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Spice-Marinated and Grilled Lamb Chops

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You don’t need a roaring-hot grill for this lamb chops recipe. Grilling them over moderate heat will allow some of the fat to soften and render.

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 serrano chile, finely grated
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon mustard oil (optional)
1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchoor; optional)
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder or paprika, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for grill
12 lamb rib chops (about 2 1/4 pounds total), frenched
Kosher salt
Mint leaves, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and lemon wedges (for serving)

Special Equipment

A spice mill or mortar and pestle
  1. Step 1

    Toast fennel seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking pan often, until fragrant, about 45 seconds; let cool. Finely grind in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Transfer to a large bowl; add in chile, ginger, garlic, crème fraîche, lime juice, mustard oil (if using), mango powder (if using), fenugreek leaves, pepper, nutmeg, 1 tsp. chili powder, and 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and mix well. Season lamb chops with salt and add to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

    步骤2

    Let lamb chops sit at room temperature 1 hour before grilling.

    步骤3

    Prepare a grill for medium heat; oil grate. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a platter; let rest 5–10 minutes.

    Step 4

    Top lamb with mint and cilantro and dust with more chili powder. Serve with lemon wedges.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 5

    Lamb can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

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  • I used to love lamb, however I had one poorly prepared dish (at a restaurant) and it turned me off of the meat for a while. I was eager to try something different. I didn't have all the ingredients (fennel, sour cream, mango powder) but I used what I had, plus I threw in a dollop of honey (its not mango but I was experimenting.) My wife loved it and asked me to make more right away! I will probably pick up some fennel seeds for the next time around. 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchoor; optional)

    • bedstuydadandhubby

    • Brooklyn, NY

    • 3/6/2018

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