Guest Post: Spicy Minty Lamb Chops – Perfect start to a Dinner Party
Amrita aka The Drifting Traveller has been my friend since school, but we really got to know each other properly in England (talk about globalization) and discovered that we both are equally passionate and snooty about food. It also happens that we both have our blogs and keep sharing ideas so this time around we thought its time we write for each other too – that’s what high school friends are for!
So after going through hundreds of food photographs on my iPhone (food that I made in the last few weeks) I decided to share this special lamb experiment because it is the nibble with cocktails or even a great starter for a big dinner party. I have a love-hate relationship with lamb because I love it so much that I want to have it ever so often but then it takes ages to cook and that puts me off it. This recipe, on the other hand, has changed my mind about this beautiful red meat, as it takes only 5 minutes to cook – yay!
What you need (trust me not much)
- 5 Lamb Chops (obviously depending on the number of guests you have)
- Â Mint Leaves – Bunch (blend some and keep a few for garnishing later)
- Pistachio paste (15 should do)
- 1 table spoon of Garam Masala powder
- 1 lemon
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Cinnamon Stick and 2 Cardamoms
- 1 Table Spoon Ginger &Garlic paste
- 2 Fresh Green Chilies
- 2 Table Spoon of Oil (any oil, preferably olive oil)
Let’s Start Cooking – Should not take more than 10 minutes including prep (For lazy people,
may be 15)
Marinate the lamb chops with ginger-garlic paste, pistachio paste, blended mint leaves, salt, pepper, garam masala, and lemon juice.
Heat oil in a pan and just add the green chillies, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cardamoms along with the lamb. Cook each side for about 3 minutes till it gets a slightly golden colour.
Serve it hot and garnish with some lemon juice, mint leaves and fresh chili!
How simple was it?
Cheers, Shrim
 Shrimoyee works as a Marketing Manager during the day, goes around  reviewing various cocktail bars in the city by night and is a food blogger during weekends!
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Oh man, I hate that these look so tasty, I hate lamb!! No idea why, I think it must be because I used to think sheep were so cute when I was younger :’)
Sara, I still think sheep are cute 😉 But I am glad we tempted you 😀
aww Sara they are very tasty – you can try the same with chicken or beef!
This looks really easy and would be really lovely if you enjoy lamb and this would be perfect for a mid-week roast xx
I agree, with some mashed potatoes or other sides this could be a mid-week roast 🙂
Hey Hurnae, yes absolutely perfect comfort food! Let me know if you try it! 🙂 xx
I still have some lamb leftovers in the freezer so I might give it a go as my OH is a big fan of lamb 🙂
Well he can have the lamb and you can have the lentils 😀
I might try it just to make sure I really don’t like lamb that much 😀
Perfect idea, btw you can also use cashews or any other nut instead of pistachio if you want! 🙂
Pistachios are one of my fav! <3
Yum!