Grilled Masala Lamb Chops
An Indian masala and Greek yogurt marinade gives deep flavors and aroma to these delicious, succulent grilled Lamb Chops.
Servings 2 people
Calories 664kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb chops about 6 pieces
- ½ cup cilantro fresh
- ½ jalapeno
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 10 mint leaves
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- salt to taste
- 4 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Blend together Greek yogurt, cilantro, mint, garlic, jalapeno, turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala and salt.
- Make tiny slits on the lamb chops with the end of a paring knife.
- Rub the masala marinade thoroughly over the lamb chops and let it chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator and leave out at room temperature for 30 mins before starting to cook it.
- Once the lamb chops have been sitting out for 30 mins. Apply a little of the olive oil on either side of the chops.
- Fire up the grill and let it get to a high temperature, around 400F, knob at medium to high on the gas grill.
- Grease the grill grates with some oil and place the lamb chops on them.
- Grill each side for 2-4 mins depending on how well done you want them to be, till the internal temperature reaches 145F for rare or 160F for well-done.
Notes
While making the marinade, the yogurt will help blend the other ingredients together, so you don't have to add any water.
Nutrition
Serving: 3lamb chops | Calories: 664kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 835mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 520IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 6mg