West: Royal Lamb Chops Braised with Nuts and Saffron Recipe

Name: West: Royal Lamb Chops Braised with Nuts and Saffron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted; 1/4 cup almonds sliced; 1/4 cup pistachio nuts chopped; 6 large garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon coriander; 5 each cardamom pods; 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns; 5 each cloves whole; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon mace ground; 1/4 cup water; 3 each lamb rib chops trimmed; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1/2 cup green peas

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1/4 cup almonds sliced
1/4 cup pistachio nuts chopped
6 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon coriander
5 each cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
5 each cloves whole
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon mace ground
1/4 cup water
3 each lamb rib chops trimmed
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 cup green peas

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add almonds and pistachios; cook, stirring, until light brown, about 4 minutes.
3
Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
4
Combine the garlic, ginger, coriander, cardamom, chili, peppercorns, cloves, cumin, mace and water in a blender and blend to form a smooth paste.
5
Arrange lamb in a large shallow dish.
6
Rub the spice mixture over both sides of lamb.
7
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
8
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add lamb and brown well on both sides.
10
Add 1/4 cup of the water and bring to a boil.
11
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Add remaining water; sprinkle in saffron.
13
Cover and cook until lamb is tender, about 10 minutes.
14
Taste, and add salt, if needed.
15
Stir in peas and cook 5 minutes longer.
16
Sauce should be very thick.
17
Transfer lamb to a heated platter.
18
Stir sauce and pour over lamb.
19
Top with fried nuts and cilantro.

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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: 4 tablespoons butter, unsalted, 1/4 cup almonds sliced, 1/4 cup pistachio nuts chopped, 6 large garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, West: Royal Lamb Chops Braised with Nuts and Saffron 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.

West: Royal Lamb Chops Braised with Nuts and Saffron

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