Indian spiced Lamb Chops with cucumber salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    251 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Indian spiced Lamb Chops with cucumber salad

Aromatic, Indian spiced Lamb Chops served with a tangy and sweet cucumber and red onion salad is a delicious, easy healthy dinner recipe. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4-8 lamb chops Depending on size and amount per person
  • 2-3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1-2 tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp ginger finely grated
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 garlic cloves finely grated
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Lemon wedges to serve

For the cucumber salad

  • 1 large cucumber, peeled with seeds removed (alternatively use baby cucumbers, chopped)
  • 1 large red onion peeled
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice/white vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. To make the cucumber salad, Slice the cucumber and onion thinly and add to a medium bowl.
  2. Dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice/vinegar and add the salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumber and onion and allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes before serving.
  3. Combine all the spices, garlic, ginger and olive oil in a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Rub the spice mixture into the lamb chops and repeat on the over side.
  5. Pan-fry/grill the lamb chops in a pre-heated pan/grill. You can also cook the lamb in the oven or on an outdoor grill/braai. 
  6. Cook your lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 251kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1265mg (53%) Potassium 568mg (16%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 7.8mg (9%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 251kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1265mg 53%
Potassium 568mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 9%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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