Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 8 lamb rib chops
• 5 cardamom pods
• 3 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 bunch curry leaf
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pan, cook the lamb chops with 1 cup water, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick and salt. When the lamb is half cooked, remove the chops and keep aside. Remove the spices and reserve the stock.

2. 2

   Wipe the pan clean and return to the stove. Heat oil and add the chopped onions and curry leaves. Fry the onions till they start to brown.

3. 3

   Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and fry to a golden color.

4. 4

   Mix red chili powder, black pepper powder and turmeric powder with a little bit of water to make a paste. Add the spice paste to the pan and saute on low heat till the spices are fried well.

5. 5

   Add the drained lamb chops to the pan, and mix well till both sides are coated with the onion and spice mixture. Be very careful while mixing so as not to break the chops. Cook on medium till the meat is browned on both sides.

6. 6

   Add the reserved stock and the lime juice to the pan. Reduce the heat, close the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   After 10 minutes, remove the lid, sprinkle the garam masala and cook on high heat till all the water is completely absorbed.

8. 8

   Serve hot.