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Get ready to elevate your summer barbecue game with these mouthwatering grilled tandoori lamb chops. This recipe is designed to impress and delight your loved ones with its perfect blend of tender meat, vibrant spices, and irresistible smoky flavors. It’s time to fire up the grill and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave everyone craving for more.

Ingredients for tandoori lamb chops

Chops
For this recipe, I used lamb chops however you can also use mutton/goat. Ask your butcher to cut the chops into individual pieces (french style).

Spices
The tandoori lamb chops have been marinated with a blend of traditional spices including salt, red chili, cumin-coriander powder, and authentic tandoori masala. It is essential to use a combination of tandoori masala and other spices for the desired taste, rather than relying solely on store-bought tandoori masala. This careful selection of spices enhances the flavor of the dish, creating a truly delightful culinary experience.

Ginger garlic paste
Lamb has a unique taste and smell, and ginger garlic paste help remove the smell in addition to adding to the flavor. I used 1 tbsp each of homemade ginger and garlic paste for marination.

Yogurt
Yogurt performs a dual role: providing both flavor and acting as a binding agent for the spices. I employed a measure of half a cup of full-fat yogurt for this purpose. If desired, one may opt for either low-fat or Greek yogurt as a suitable alternative.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice is an excellent complement to lamb, as it functions as a natural tenderizer, breaking down protein fibers. Additionally, lemon juice effectively eliminates grease from meat, resulting in a refreshing and clean taste that enhances the overall flavor profile. Lime juice can also be utilized as an alternative to lemon for equally pleasing results.

Papaya or tenderizer
For grilled tandoori lamb chops, I added one tbsp of raw papaya paste or use 1 tsp of tenderizer. It’ll help in faster cooking of chops. If you don’t like very tender chops like me, do not add any tenderizer or papaya paste.

Grilling the Lamb Chops

Grilling the lamb chops gives them a smokey flavor and charred crust which is impossible to resist. I strongly recommend grilling lamb chops at 350°F for 8-9 minutes per side. Do not overheat the grill and also apply some oil on the grill before grilling the chops which will help prevent any stickiness.

How to serve tandoori lamb chops?

A perfect appetizer for a feast or a main dish for any meal, these marinated lamb chops are sure to impress your guests. Marinate the lamb chops in a blend of aromatic spices and fresh herbs to infuse them with flavor, then grill them to perfection while enjoying the company of your family and friends. This cooking method not only brings out the rich, savory taste of the lamb but also adds a delightful smoky essence that elevates the experience of your gathering. Serve alongside a vibrant salad or some roasted vegetables to create a well-rounded meal that everyone will rave about, making your get-together truly memorable.

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