Tandoori lamb chops marinated in yoghurt and spices and grilled to perfection.
A simple recipe that is so easy to put together. Just marinate the chops in tandoori marinade and grill them over. All you need is yogurt, ginger, garlic, few spices and hint of lemon juice.
Traditionally a tandoori dish needs to be cooked in Tandoor (clay oven) but you can achieve same results by grilling them in a pan.
Ingredients for Tandoori Lamb Chop
Lamb chops – this recipe uses lamb rib chops. You can also use shoulder chops or loin chops.
Yoghurt – use any plain yoghurt. Greek yoghurt works the best as its not watery.
Lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Kashmiri Red chilli – It gives bright red colour which is signature of tandoori dishes.
Chilli flakes – to add spice as Kashmiri red chilli is not that hot.
Turmeric – add to the colour.
Cumin powder and Garam Masala – are aromatic spices, they add depth and flavour to the dish.
Ginger and garlic – For best results use freshly ginger garlic. I usually crush them in mortar and pestle.
Salt to taste.
How to Make Tandoori Lamb Chops
- Combine Marinade Ingredients – Combine yoghurt, spices and lemon juice in a bowl and stir until mixed.
- Marinate the Chops – add chops to the marinade and coat them. Rub the marinade over so that flavours can get into the meat. Allow them to marinate for few hours and for best results marinate it overnight.
- Cooking the Lamb chops – heat a grill pan and drizzle some oil. Place the chops on the pan. Grill 3-4 minutes on each sides for medium well done.
AIR FRYING TANDOORI LAMB CHOPS
Preheat the air fryer 200 C for 2 minutes. Layer the chops in a single layer on the air fryer basket. Brush some oil and for around 15-20 minutes. Turn them over once during the process and brush oil on the other side too.
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Serving Suggestion
Lamb chops can be served with Mint raita along with naan and simple salad.
You can also pair them with rice dishes like Pea Pulao or Chicken Pulao.
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Tandoori Lamb Chops
Ingredients
- 8 Lamb Chops See Notes
- 2 tbsp Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Notes
- 1 tsp Red Chilli flakes
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
- Oil for grilling
Instructions
- In a bowl add yoghurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic and all the spices. Combine it well.
- Add the lamb chops and mix them well. Cover and marinate for at least 2 hours. They can be marinated for up to 2 hours.
- Heat the grill pan, once its hot turn the heat to medium low. Drizzle some oil and put the lamb chops over it. Grill for 10 minutes turning them over once. Rest them for 5 minutes and serve.
Notes
- I have used rib chops for this recipe. You can also use shoulder chops or loin chops.
- Use Paprika as an alternate to Kashmiri red chilli powder.
- Tandoori meat is usually well done. If you prefer medium rare reduce the cooking time.
