Mutton/Lamb Chops
Mutton/lamb chops are a perfect appetizer and a treat for all meat lovers. Chops are marinated with mustard and a few spices and then cooked to form a slight crust.
Servings: 3
Calories: 1142kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast Iron skillet or grill
- 1 Meat Mallet
Ingredients
- 1 lbs lamb chops (6 chops)
- 1/2 tsp tenderizer optional check notes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder cayenne
- 1 tbsp dry roasted cumin and coriander powder
- 1.5 tsp yellow mustard
- 2+1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1/2 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
Instructions
Prepare the chops
- Take lamb chops out of the refrigerator. Cover each lamb chop with plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to flatten it for even cooking.
- Mix salt, red chili, dry roasted cumin and coriander powder, oil, yogurt, and mustard in a bowl.
- Apply this mixture to the chops and marinate for 30 minutes.
Cook Lamb Chops
- Heat a cast iron pan and add 1 tbsp of oil to it.
- Once the pan is hot, layer lamp chops and cook from one side for 4-5 minutes or until a beautiful brown crust is formed.
- Once golden brown, change the side and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Add butter and baste the chops with it and enjoy!
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Notes
- You can also use 1/2 tsp of tenderizer to make extra soft chops.
- If you are like me and like your chops medium rare or medium well done, then no need to add tenderizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 1142kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 110g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 546mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg