Spicy Lamb Chops with Tomato-Cucumber Raita Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb Chops with Tomato-Cucumber Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 1 pinch nutmeg; 4 bone-in shoulder lamb chops, 1/2 inch thick; 8 ounces plain yogurt, whole milk or 8 ounces low-fat plain yogurt; ½ cup cucumber, peeled seeded and diced small; ½ cup tomatoes, peeled seeded and diced small; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon minced garlic

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 pinch nutmeg
4 bone-in shoulder lamb chops, 1/2 inch thick
8 ounces plain yogurt, whole milk or 8 ounces low-fat plain yogurt
½ cup cucumber, peeled seeded and diced small
½ cup tomatoes, peeled seeded and diced small
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon minced garlic

1
Combine yogurt, cucumber, tomato, mint, mayonnaise, lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt and minced garlic in a medium bowl.
2
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Combine curry powder, sugar, cumin, 1 tsp salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
4
Generously press the spice rub over both sides of the lamb chops.
5
Grill, or pan grill chops over medium-hot heat for 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare.
6
Serve with the cucumber-tomato raita.

375

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb Chops with Tomato-Cucumber Raita 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.

Spicy Lamb Chops with Tomato-Cucumber Raita

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