Masala Lamb Chops

• 1 kg lamb chops approx. 1 lb
• 2 cups yoghurt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• oil to shallow fry

For the masala paste

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 2 cloves fresh garlic chopped small
• 1 inch fresh ginger chopped small
• 2 star anise
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil