Spicy Lamb Chops with Tomato-Cucumber Raita

Submitted by Geema

"These lamb chops provide a powerpunch of flavor that is toned down by the coolness of the tomato-cucumber raita. It's spicy and refreshing all at the same time! Feel free to cut down on the curry power and cayenne to suit your own preference or for a milder version. You can have these chops on the table in just over 30 minutes."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 4 bone-in shoulder lamb chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 8 ounces plain yogurt, whole milk or 8 ounces low-fat plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 cup cucumber, peeled seeded and diced small
• 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, peeled seeded and diced small
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon minced garlic

directions

1. Combine yogurt, cucumber, tomato, mint, mayonnaise, lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt and minced garlic in a medium bowl.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Combine curry powder, sugar, cumin, 1 tsp salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
4. Generously press the spice rub over both sides of the lamb chops.
5. Grill, or pan grill chops over medium-hot heat for 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare.
6. Serve with the cucumber-tomato raita.

Reviews

[Gerry sans Sanddunes]

Simple, direct and TASTY!

 

[PalatablePastime]

The spices in the spice rub are very nicely balanced and give a great flavor that pairs nicely with the lamb without too much curry flavor. The raita is very cooling and has not too much of any one ingredient, which gives it a lot of interest! You have a very good recipe here, good luck in the contest!

 

[Bergy]

I would be pleased to serve these chops at any dinner party but for guests I would substitute loin chops. Follow the instructions and use only medium heat to cook them the spice on the outside can burn very easily I did not find them too hot , loved the blend of flavors from the raita it complimented the spicy flavor of the chops. I served them with lightly buttered whole wheat pasta, lightly steamed new carrots & cauliflower florets. The raita was excellent with the pasta. Thanks for yet another great lamb chop recipe

 

[SkipperSy]

What caught my interest in this recipe was the Raita using tomatoes and cucumbers. Also, since many of the lamb chop recipes for the RSC Contest Spring 2003 were with curry type sauces, this one was a touch different. The lamb chops were tasty and had that Indian Sub-Continent curry flavor. Plus the Raita was a very, very good side dish and made this recipe a good one to make… for a quick, easy and tasty meal.

 

[Rita1652]

Very good! I added very thinly sliced onions to the Yummy and refreshing Raita. Works great with the spicy Lamb I used baby rack of lamb chops. This is a Keeper.