How to Make Pakistani Lamb Chops - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Pakistani cuisine or are looking to try something new, you'll love this recipe for Pakistani lamb chops. This dish is a classic in Pakistani cooking and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. The combination of spices and flavors in this dish is truly irresistible, and the tender, juicy lamb chops will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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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

Information

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

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

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 115mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 73mg
    • Calcium: 78mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 734mg