Spice-Marinated And Grilled Lamb Chops Recipe

Name: Spice-Marinated And Grilled Lamb Chops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 serrano chile, finely grated; 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated; 4 garlic cloves, finely grated; 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon mustard oil (optional); 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchoor; optional); 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill; 12 lamb rib chops (about 2 1/4 pounds total), frenched; Kosher salt; Mint leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lemon wedges (for serving); A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 serrano chile, finely grated
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mustard oil (optional)
1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchoor; optional)
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
12 lamb rib chops (about 2 1/4 pounds total), frenched
Kosher salt
Mint leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lemon wedges (for serving)
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

1
Toast fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant, about 45 seconds; let cool. Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Transfer to a large bowl; add in chile, ginger, garlic, creme fraiche, lime juice, mustard oil (if using), mango powder (if using), fenugreek leaves, pepper, nutmeg, 1 tsp. chili powder, and 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and mix well. Season lamb chops with salt and add to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
2
Let lamb chops sit at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.
3
Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter; let rest 5-10 minutes.
4
Top lamb with mint and cilantro and dust with more chili powder. Serve with lemon wedges.
5
Lamb can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

1156

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1 serrano chile, finely grated, 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated, 4 garlic cloves, finely grated, and more.

Yes, Spice-Marinated And Grilled Lamb Chops falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spice-Marinated And Grilled Lamb Chops

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