Lamb Cutlets With Yogurt And Cumin Recipes

SPICED MARINATED LAMB CHOPS WITH GARLICKY YOGURT

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup yogurt mixture to a small bowl and set aside for serving. Stir cumin, coriander, turmeric, and allspice into remaining yogurt mixture.
• Season lamb chops with salt and pepper. Using your hands, evenly coat all sides of chops with spiced yogurt mixture (avoiding the bone if they are frenched). Let chops sit at room temperature 30 minutes, or cover and chill up to 12 hours.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Wipe off excess marinade from lamb chops and cook half until nicely browned, about 3 minutes per side (the yogurt in the marinade will help them take on color quickly). Remove chops from skillet and pour off fat (no need to wipe it out). Repeat with remaining 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining chops.
• Serve lamb chops with reserved yogurt mixture alongside.

GRILLED LAMB CHOPS WITH LEMON YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the yogurt sauce: Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, paprika, and cumin in a small bowl, and set aside in the refrigerator.
• Make the chops: Heat the grill to medium heat. Sprinkle chops with salt and pepper, and grill until cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with the reserved yogurt sauce and mint sprigs if desired.

CHILE-CUMIN LAMB MEATBALLS WITH YOGURT AND CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Chile sauce:
• Toast chiles, red pepper flakes, and cumin seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and cumin seeds are golden, about 3 minutes.
• Let cool. Working in batches, finely grind in spice mill, then transfer to a blender. Add vinegar, paprika, and garlic to blender and blend until smooth. With motor running, gradually stream in oil and blend until combined. Transfer to a large bowl; season with salt.
• Do ahead: Chile sauce can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
• Meatballs and assembly:
• Pulse onion, chopped garlic, parsley, oregano, sage, fennel seeds, coriander, cumin, and 1 tablespoon salt in a food processor, scraping down sides as needed, until finely chopped. Add egg, lamb, and flour and pulse until evenly combined. Form lamb mixture into 1 1/2" balls.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Working in 2 batches and adding another 1 tablespoon oil to skillet if needed, cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, 5-8 minutes. Transfer meatballs to paper towels to drain.
• Transfer all meatballs to bowl with chile sauce and toss to coat. Toss cucumber in a medium bowl with lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon yogurt into bowls. Evenly divide meatballs among bowls; top with dressed cucumber and mint and sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
• Do ahead: Meatball mixture can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

LAMB CUTLETS WITH YOGURT AND CUMIN

Steps:

• Empty the yoghurt into a large bowl, big enough to fit the cutlets inches.
• Stir in the cumin and chopped onion.
• Separate the garlic into cloves, peel and sqaush with the back of a knife.
• Stir garlic and salt into the yoghurt.
• Coat the cutlets thoroughly with the marinade they are not meant to be completely covered, just lightly coated.
• Cover the dish and refridgerate for at least 4 hours.
• Coat a griddle pan of the bars of the grill with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
• Grill cutlets for three minutes on each side, or until done to your liking.
• Arrange on a big plate and serve with salads.