Tandoori Lamb Chops

Tandoori Lamb chops are a favourite in my house. My husband is a real meat and potatoes guy, but he doesn’t just like normal steak and potatoes. I like it mix it up and make new things every so often, so that there is a variety of foods that the family get to try. These tandoori lamb chops were served alongside daal, salad and raita. The boys really enjoyed it and asked me to make it for them again. I would call this a success! 

Preparation Time 5 minutes 

Marination Time 4-12 hours 

Cook Time 30 minutes 

Serves 4-6 

Ingredients 

1 kg lamb loin chops 

1 teaspoon garlic paste 

1 teaspoon ginger paste 

1/3 cup yogurt 

2 tablespoons Shan Tandoori Masala Mix 

1 teaspoon cumin powder 

1 teaspoon coriander powder 

1 teaspoon salt 

1 teaspoon black pepper 

Juice of 1 lemon/ 4-5 tablespoons lemon juice 

Instructions 

1. Combine the garlic paste, ginger paste, yogurt, tandoori masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, black pepper and lemon juice. Mix well. 

2. Add the lamb chops to the marinate. Coat the chops in the marinade and chill In the fridge for 4-12 hours. 

3. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan. Sear all sides of the meat for 2-3 minutes on each side. Remove them from the pan and place them on a baking sheet. 

4. Bake them in the oven at 180c for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking. 

5. Serve with a fresh salad, raita and lemon wedges.