Indian spiced Lamb Chops with cucumber salad
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Indian spiced Lamb Chops with cucumber salad
Description
Indian spiced Lamb Chops with cucumber salad brings together a spice rub including cumin, coriander, nutmeg, turmeric, chili powder, cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and garlic. These aromatic spices create a complex surface flavor applied to both sides of the lamb before cooking. The chops are pan-fried, grilled, or oven-cooked for about 3-4 minutes per side, then rested to retain juiciness.
The cucumber salad balances the richness of the lamb by combining thinly sliced cucumber and red onion with a marinade of lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. The salad's acidity and crisp texture provide a fresh counterpoint to the warmly spiced meat.
Serve the lamb chops alongside the marinated cucumber salad with lemon wedges. The dish works well for a main course offering inviting aromas and a pleasant blend of spicy, savory, and refreshing tastes.
Ingredients
- 4-8 lamb chops Depending on size and amount per person
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- 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 finely grated, cloves
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- lemon to serve, wedges
For the cucumber salad
- 1 large cucumber alternatively use baby cucumbers, chopped, peeled with seeds removed
- 1 large red onion peeled
- 3 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the cucumber salad, Slice the cucumber and onion thinly and add to a medium bowl.
- 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.
- Combine all the spices, garlic, ginger and olive oil in a small bowl and set aside.
- Rub the spice mixture into the lamb chops and repeat on the over side.
- 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.
- Cook your lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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