Spiced Lamb Chops

Name: Spiced Lamb Chops
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 8 whole whole cloves; 2 whole small dried chiles (such as chiles de árbol), stemmed; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns; ⅓ cup whole-milk plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 8 pieces lamb rib chops (each about 1 inch thick), excess fat trimmed; 1 serving Pickled Red Onions; 1 bunch Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

Tender lamb rib chops marinated in aromatic Indian-inspired spices and yogurt, then broiled to perfection. Served with pickled red onions and fresh mint for a elegant and flavorful main dish.

4 servings

45 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•8 whole whole cloves
•2 whole small dried chiles (such as chiles de árbol), stemmed
•2 teaspoons fennel seeds
•1 teaspoon cumin seeds
•¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
•⅓ cup whole-milk plain yogurt
•2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
•8 pieces lamb rib chops (each about 1 inch thick), excess fat trimmed
•1 serving Pickled Red Onions
•1 bunch Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

Cooking Instructions

1.
Combine first 5 ingredients in small skillet. Stir over medium heat until spices are aromatic and slightly darker in color, about 3 minutes. Transfer spices to bowl and cool. Grind spices to coarse powder in spice mill. Combine spices, yogurt, and ginger in 11 x 7 x 2- inch glass baking dish. Add lamb chops and turn to coat with mixture. Let marinate 30 minutes.
35 min
2.
Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange chops on baking sheet. Broil lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer 2 lamb chops to each of 4 plates. Spoon drained Pickled Red Onions alongside each; garnish with mint sprigs.
10 min