Moroccan Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Lamb chops
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Pepper
• 1 cup Plain yogurt
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 inch of grated ginger, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of pepper. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
2. 2Add the 1.5 lbs of lamb chops to the bowl with the marinade. Turn the chops to coat them evenly. Cover the bowl and let the lamb chops marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. This is approximately 400-450°F (200-230°C). Ensure the grill grates are clean.
4. 4Place the marinated lamb chops on the preheated grill. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side. The lamb is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare, 145°F (63°C) for medium, or 160°F (71°C) for medium-well. Remove the chops from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
5. 5While the lamb chops are resting, prepare the sauce. In a separate small bowl, combine the 1 cup of plain yogurt, 0.25 cup of chopped fresh mint, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir until all ingredients are fully mixed.
6. 6Serve the grilled Moroccan spiced lamb chops immediately with the prepared mint yogurt sauce on the side.

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