Spicy Lamb Chops with Tomato-Cucumber Raita

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 4 bone-in shoulder lamb chops, 1/2 inch thick
• 8 ounces plain yogurt, whole milk or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled seeded and diced small
• 1/2 cup tomato, peeled seeded and diced small
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

Directions

1. 1

   Combine yogurt, cucumber, tomato, mint, mayonnaise, lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt and minced garlic in a medium bowl.

2. 2

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine curry powder, sugar, cumin, 1 tsp salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Generously press the spice rub over both sides of the lamb chops.

5. 5

   Grill, or pan grill chops over medium-hot heat for 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare.

6. 6

   Serve with the cucumber-tomato raita.