5 from 4 votes
Masala Lamb Chops
These masala lamb chops are incredibly tasty and full of flavour.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
614 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 kg lamb chops approx. 1 lb
- 2 cups yogurt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- cooking oil for shallow frying
For the masala paste
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 cloves garlic chopped small, fresh
- 1 inch ginger chopped small, fresh
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Grind together ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds2 cloves fresh garlic, 1 inch fresh ginger, 2 star anise, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1 teaspoon salt , 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups yoghurt and masala paste and stir well. Add 1 kg lamb chops and turn several times till they are coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking and allow to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 180°C/400℉. In a large frying pan, add oil to shallow fry so it coats the base of the pan and fry the chops till they are browned on either side.
- Place the chops on an oven tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
614kcal
(31%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 614
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 614kcal | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.