Indian Grilled Lamb Chop Tikka Recipe Masala

lamb chops

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken thighs are leaner and pork chops are generally less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika provides color without intense heat.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder offers a similar flavor profile.

In a mixing bowl, add 300 grams of plain yogurt.

Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon.

Add 7-8 fresh chilies (to taste).

Mix in 0.5 tsp of green cardamom powder, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp of cumin powder, 1 tsp of coriander powder, and 1 tsp of chili powder.

Add 1 tsp of red color for vibrancy.

Incorporate 1.5 tsp of garlic ginger paste and 1 tbsp of oil.

Add a generous amount of fresh coriander and a small amount of chopped onion.

Mix well and then add 10-12 lamb chops, ensuring they are well coated.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, ideally overnight.

Grill the marinated lamb chops on a charcoal barbecue or a dry frying pan.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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