Tandoori Lamb Chops | Pakistani Recipes

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

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

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers similar tanginess with less sugar.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika provides color with milder heat.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder is a more accessible blend.

Marinate in a large container.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic paste and 1 teaspoon of ginger paste.

Add 1/3 cup of yogurt and 2 tablespoons of tandoori masala.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add the juice of one lemon (about 4 to 5 tablespoons).

Mix until smooth.

Add 1 kilogram of lamb loin chops and coat them in the marinade.

Refrigerate the marinated chops for about 4 to 12 hours.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan.

Arrange the chops in the pan and sear them on all sides for around 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove the chops from the pan and place them on a baking sheet.

Brush the excess marinade all over the chops.

Bake in the oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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