Masalewale Chaampen (spicy Indian Chops)

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/4 kg spring lamb chops
• 175 g onions, roughly chopped
• 120 g tomatoes, chopped
• 50 g ginger paste
• 50 g garlic paste
• 225 g yoghurt, whisked
• salt
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder (less if yours is very strong)
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground (i roast them first)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons ginger
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 cut the ginger for the garnish into fine juliennes and immediately marinate in the lemon juice until the chops are ready to be served.
• 2 put all ingredients, except cumin, garam masala and the garnish, in a pan, bring to the boil, cover and simmer until the chops are tender.
• 3 remove the chops and keep aside.
• 4 fry the remaining masala (mixture) until half the liquid has evaporated;add the cumin, stir for a minute and return the chops to the pan, simmering for 3 minutes.
• 5 sprinkle garam masala and stir, adjusting the seasoning.
• 6 to serve, arrange the chops on a flat dish, spread the masala on top, garnish with marinated ginger juliennes and serve with roti.