Tandoori Welsh Lamb Chops

Ingredients

• 8 PGI Welsh Lamb chops, loin or cutlets

For the the marinade:

• 150g natural yogurt
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2.5cm fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp mild chilli powder
• 1 lemon, rind and juice (keep rind for salad)

To make the tomato salad:

• 2 large tomatoes, finely diced
• ½ cucumber, finely diced
• 1 red onion, finely diced
• Handful of chopped mint
• Lemon rind

To make the yogurt dip:

• Small carton of natural yogurt
• Handful of chopped mint
• 1 lime, zest and juice of ½ lime
• 1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

Recipe Information

• Serves – 5+
• Prep Time - 2 hrs
• Cooking Time – 12 mins

Method

1. In a large bowl mix all the ingredients for the marinade, stirring well. Add the lamb chops and coat thoroughly. Cover and leave in fridge for at least 2-4 hours.
2. Remove the lamb chops from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking.
3. Make the salad by mixing all the ingredients together and put in a serving bowl.
4. To make the dip, just stir all the ingredients together and place in a small dish.
5. The lamb chops can be cooked in the oven, grilled, pan-fried – ideally on a griddle pan or on the barbecue. To cook, scrape a little of the marinade off the chops, lightly oil your pan or grill tray and cook for approximately 5–6 minutes each side depending on their thickness and how you like your lamb cooked.
6. Rest for five minutes and serve with the salad, dip and warmed flatbreads.