Spiced Lamb Chops

9 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 whole cloves
  • 2 small dried chiles (such as chiles de arbol), stemmed
  • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1/3 cup whole-milk plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 8 lamb rib chops (each about 1 inch thick), excess fat trimmed
  • Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 5 ingredients in small skillet. Stir over medium heat until spices are aromatic and slightly darker in color, about 3 minutes. Transfer spices to bowl and cool. Grind spices to coarse powder in spice mill. Combine spices, yogurt, and ginger in 11 x 7 x 2- inch glass baking dish. Add lamb chops and turn to coat with mixture. Let marinate 30 minutes.
  2. 2
    Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange chops on baking sheet. Broil lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer 2 lamb chops to each of 4 plates. Spoon drained
  3. 3
    alongside each; garnish with mint sprigs.

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