Spicy Lamb Chops

8 Lamb Chops
1 tbsp. of Fresh Mint Leaves (Podina) (chopped)
1 bunch of Mint Sprigs (Podina)
1 tbsp. Fresh Coriander Leaves (Hara Dhania) (chopped)
1 Lime (Nimbu) (sliced)
Salt (to taste)
150 ml. of Lemon Juice
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
150 ml. of Corn Oil

For Sauce:
3 medium Potatoes (roughly chopped)
2 medium Potatoes (boiled, peeled and roughly chopped)
3 Peppercorns (Saabut Kaali Mirch)
1 Bay Leaf (Tezz Patta)
1 tsp. Garam Masala Powder
½ tsp. Black Cumin (Kaala Zeera)
1 tsp. Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch) (or to taste)
Salt (to taste)
1 tsp. Garlic Pulp
2 tbsp. Plain Yogurt
3 tbsp. Corn Oil

METHOD:

Put the lamb chops in a large bowl. Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and fresh mint and fresh coriander leaves. Pour the oil mixture over the chops and rub it well with your fingers. Leave to marinate for at least 3 hours.

To make the sauce, heat the corn oil in a deep round-bottomed frying pan (skillet) or a karahi (wok). Lower the heat and add the chopped tomatoes. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Gradually add the bay leaf, garam masala powder , plain yogurt , garlic, red chilli powder, salt, black cumin and peppercorns, and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Lower the heat again and add the cooked potatoes, mixing everything together well. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Heat 150 ml cup corn oil in a seperate frying pan. Lower the heat slightly and fry the marinated chops until they are cooked throughly. This will take about 10-12 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain the cooked chops on absorbent paper towel.

Heat the sauce in the wok, bringing it to a boil. Add the chops and lower the heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Transfer to a warm serving dish and garnish with mint sprigs and lime slices.

KFoods.com presents marinated lamb chops recipe from the desk of famous Pakistani cooking expert Chef Fauzia. Recipe involves marinating the chops with all spices mixture for around 3 hours and then frying it. Having it with sauces, chutney, ketchup or raita becomes a wonderful experience. It can be eaten in lunch, dinner or as snack with or without any kind of flatbread.

Chops is a popular meat recipe, made with ribs of mutton or lamb, it is cooked widely in the world. Meat on ribs is usually soft than other parts, its taste is very delicious. In restaurants chops is a famous meat recipe, served with different seasoning and condiments. In Pakistan, lamb chops are offered in very few restaurants however at Eid ul Adha, lamb chops are made in homes where a lamb is sacrificed. Enjoy marinated lamb chops recipe and try it for an unforgettable food experience.