Seriously Good Spiced Lamb Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 small lamb chops (we used middle neck)
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 3 black cardamom pods, seeds removed and husks discarded
- 2 teaspoons Urfa chilli flakes
- 2 teaspoons regular chilli flakes
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Grilled Lettuce Salad
- 2 baby gem lettuces
- 4 tablespoons yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
- 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Small handful mint leaves, chopped
- Small handful parsley leaves, chopped
- Salt
- Olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 86g | |
| Calories 89 | |
| Calories from Fat 38 | 43% |
| Total Fat 4.48g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.65g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium 309mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 10.36g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 3.12g | 2% |
| Protein 4.52g | 7% |
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