How to Make Desi Lamb Chops

Pakistani Lamb Chops

Great for a romantic date night or a dinner party.

Recipe Summary Pakistani Lamb Chops

This lamb chop dish has a delicious sweet and savory gravy made of caramelized onions. Goes great with some naan or rice.

Ingredients | Desi Lamb Chops

¼ cup oil

2 pounds lamb chops

3 pods green cardamom

1 pod black cardamom

2 bay leaves

1 cinnamon stick

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

6 large onions, thinly sliced

6 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

2 teaspoons red chile powder

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

salt to taste

¼ cup water

2 tomatoes, chopped

3 green chile peppers, halved and seeded

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown lamb chops on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Stir in green cardamom, black cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Mix in chile powder, turmeric, and salt; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add browned lamb, water, tomatoes, and chile peppers. Simmer over low heat until lamb is tender and all water has evaporated and onions have disintegrated into a thick gravy, about 40 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Info | Desi Lamb Chops

prep: 10 mins cook: 1 hr total: 1 hr 10 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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