Indian spiced Lamb Chops with cucumber salad
Aromatic, Indian spiced Lamb Chops served with a tangy and sweet cucumber and red onion salad is a delicious, easy healthy dinner recipe.
Servings 4
Calories 251kcal
Ingredients
- 4-8 lamb chops Depending on size and amount per person
- 2-3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 1-2 tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 tsp ginger finely grated
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 garlic cloves finely grated
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- lemon wedges to serve
For the cucumber salad
- 1 large cucumber, peeled with seeds removed (alternatively use baby cucumbers, chopped)
- 1 large red onion peeled
- 3 tbsp lemon juice/white vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the cucumber salad, Slice the cucumber and onion thinly and add to a medium bowl.
- Dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice/vinegar and add the salt and pepper. Pour over the cucumber and onion and allow to marinate for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Combine all the spices, garlic, ginger and olive oil in a small bowl and set aside.
- Rub the spice mixture into the lamb chops and repeat on the over side.
- Pan-fry/grill the lamb chops in a pre-heated pan/grill. You can also cook the lamb in the oven or on an outdoor grill/braai.
- Cook your lamb chops for 3-4 minutes per side and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1265mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 7.8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4.1mg
