Spiced Lamb Chops

Ingredients for Spiced Lamb Chops

• 8 whole cloves

• 2 small dried chillies (such as chillies de árbol), stemmed

• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1/4 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

• 80ml whole-milk plain yoghurt

• 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger

• 8 lamb rib chops (each about 1 inch thick), excess fat trimmed

• Pickled Red Onions

• Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

How to make Spiced Lamb Chops

Combine first 5 ingredients in small skillet. Stir over medium heat until spices are aromatic and slightly darker in colour, about 3 minutes. Transfer spices to bowl and cool. Grind spices to coarse powder in spice mill. Combine spices, yoghurt, 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.

Preheat grill. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange chops on baking sheet. Grill 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.

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