Indian-style Tandoori Chops
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Difficulty:
easy
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Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
ready in 12 h. 30 min.
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Ingredients
for
4
- Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops (about 1.15 kg | 2.5 lb)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 pc fresh ginger peeled and grated (about 3-inches)
- 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 Tbsps honey
- 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
- 2 tsps sweet paprika
- 2 tsps ground Cumin
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg
- coarse salt (to taste)
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 Tbsp Oil (to brush grill grate)
Product recommendation
Garam masala is a combination of Indian spices and can be found in most specialty markets.
Preparation steps
1.
Rinse the lamb chops under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Using the tip of a sharp knife, make a few slits in each of the lamb chops.
2.
In a large nonreactive bowl, whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, honey, garam masala, paprika, cumin, nutmeg and salt together until blended. Place the lamb chops in the marinade, turning to completely coat the lamb, Top with thyme sprigs, cover and refrigerate overnight.
3.
Prepare grill for direct grilling. Preheat to medium-high heat. While grill is heating, remove lamb from refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
4.
Brush grill grate with oil. Season lamb with salt and pepper to taste. Grill to desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
5.
Transfer the lamb to individual plates or a serving platter. Serve.
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