Pakistani Lamb Chops

Pakistani Lamb Chops

This lamb chop dish has a delicious sweet and savory gravy made of caramelized onions. Goes great with some naan or rice.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2 pounds lamb chops
  • 3 pods green cardamom
  • 1 pod black cardamom
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 6 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 2 teaspoons red chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 green chile peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown lamb chops on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 2
Stir in green cardamom, black cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Mix in chile powder, turmeric, and salt; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add browned lamb, water, tomatoes, and chile peppers. Simmer over low heat until lamb is tender and all water has evaporated and onions have disintegrated into a thick gravy, about 40 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

452
Calories
30g
Fat
20g
Carbs
26g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 452
% Daily Value *
Total Fat30g 39%
Saturated Fat10g 52%
Cholesterol90mg 30%
Sodium115mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber4g 15%
Total Sugars9g
Protein26g
Vitamin C73mg 363%
Calcium78mg 6%
Iron3mg 16%
Potassium734mg 16%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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