Simply Spiced Lamb Chops

 

INGREDIENTS

8 whole cloves

2 small dried chiles (such as chiles de árbol), 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

Pickled Red Onions

Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)

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 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Add lamb chops and turn to coat with mixture. Let marinate 30 minutes.


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 Pickled Red Onions alongside each; garnish with mint sprigs.

(This recipe of mine appeared in Bon Appetit in 2011) Photo by Lucy Schaeffer

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