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Lamb Chops

Cultural Context

Lamb chops have a long-standing tradition in Greek cuisine, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish reflects the Mediterranean love for fresh herbs and quality meats, celebrating the region's pastoral heritage. Today, lamb chops are popular worldwide, with various marinades and cooking styles that showcase their versatility.

GreekGRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Lamb chops, 10 pcs 750g
Oil
Butter
Some mustard oil
Coriander seeds, 1 tsp
Cumin seeds, 1 tsp
Black peppercorns, 1 tsp
Turmeric powder, 1 tsp
Chili flakes, 1 tsp or as per your taste
Garlic cloves, 4 to 5 (finely grated)
Ginger, 1 inch (finely grated)
Salt, 1 tsp or to taste
Oil, 2 tbsp
Plain yoghurt, 1 cup
Salt and pepper to taste
Finely chopped coriander and mint leaves
Some lime juice
Baby Potatoes, 300g
Baby button mushrooms, 200g
Butter, 1 to 4 tbsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Dried oregano, 1 tsp
All purpose seasoning, 1 tsp
Some freshly chopped parsley

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs are lower in fat and pork chops are generally less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often more budget-friendly.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil spread

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil spread is lower in saturated fat, and margarine is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the marinade by dry roasting the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and black peppercorns, then grinding them into a powder.

2

Mix the ground spices with turmeric powder, chili flakes, grated garlic, grated ginger, salt, and oil to create a marinade.

3

Coat the lamb chops with the marinade and let them sit for a while to absorb the flavors.

4

In a pan, heat oil and mustard oil, then add the marinated lamb chops and cook until browned and cooked to your liking.

5

For the roasted potatoes, toss baby potatoes and mushrooms with butter, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and all-purpose seasoning, then roast until golden.

6

Prepare the yoghurt mint sauce by mixing plain yoghurt with salt, pepper, chopped coriander, mint leaves, and lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Grilled Lamb ChopsRoasted Lamb Chops

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