Looking for a quick, high-protein dinner with a spicy twist? These Easy Indian Lamb Chops (Mutton Chops) are a family favorite that you can whip up in under 35 minutes! This version is a semi-dry dish seasoned with a fragrant, homemade ground spice powder. It's perfect as a savory appetizer or a simple weeknight main dish that pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or warm flatbread.
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About this recipe and some Memories!
Lamb Chops are a delicious semi dry dish you can make for your weekend lunch menu.
Its been only offlate that Hubby Dear started getting this and kids simply love it. I have another recipe to make Mutton Chops Masala, which is again a favorite at home.
If you are looking to pair this as part of a weekend Thali, you can check the mini Non Veg Meat Thali with Mutton Chops, Mutton Liver, Mutton Pulusu along with Colour Rice.
Ingredients You will need
Spice Powder - We use dry roasted whole spice ground to powder to make enhance this dish.
Tomatoes - The sourness and balance comes from adding tomatoes to the dry dish. The gravy is cooked until the water evaporates and everything coats the chops well.
Instructions with Step by Step Pictures
For the Spice Powder
Dry roast the whole spices until aromatic. Cool it down and grind to a powder. Keep it aside.
For Making the Chops
Wash and drain the mutton chops
Take the chops in a pressure cooker with a pinch of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
Once the pressure falls, heat a kadai with oil, add cinnamon, and clove.
Next, add the finely chopped onions, saute until the onions change colour.
Drain the water, you can add it later. Add the cooked chops and mix well. Let the chops get well cooked in oil for 5 mins on low flame.
Now add the ginger-garlic paste and combine.
Next add the turmeric powder, chopped tomatoes along red chili powder.
Cook on low flame and add salt after 5 minutes.
Now add the drained water and cook on high flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the ground spice powder, keep stirring and allow the water to be evaporated. By now the masala is well coated and you will have dry chops.
Add chopped coriander leaves and serve as a side dish.
Substitutions you can do
You can use Curds instead of Tomatoes if you don't have it.
You can also use Garam Masala, coriander powder. However, it will change the taste.
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FAQs
The secret to quick and tender chops is using a pressure cooker (or Instant Pot). By pressure cooking the meat for just two whistles before sautéing, you cut the cooking time in half compared to slow-simmering on the stovetop, ensuring the meat stays juicy and falls off the bone.
Absolutely! In fact, this recipe is perfect for Easy Lamb Chops. Since lamb is generally more tender than mutton, it may even cook slightly faster. The dry spice rub used here complements the natural flavor of lamb beautifully.
To keep with the "quick and easy" theme, these chops pair perfectly with simple basmati rice, plain paratha, or even a fresh green salad. Because this is a semi-dry dish, it also works great as a high-protein starter for a weekend dinner party.
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How to Store this dish
You can store this dish after cooking it or else you can freeze it after cleaning it. If you want to cook it later, then you can make the spice powder ahead and make the dish.
Recipe
Mutton Chops Recipe
Ingredients
For Mutton Chops Masala
- 250 grams Mutton Chops
- 1 cup Onions finely chopped
- 1- inch Cinnamon
- 2 Cloves
- 2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Tomato chopped
- 2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 2 tablespoon Cooking Oil
- Coriander leaves for garnish
For the Spice Powder
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Peppercorn
Instructions
For the Spice Powder
- Dry roast the whole spices until aromatic. Cool it down and grind to a powder. Keep it aside.
For Making the Chops
- Wash and drain the mutton chops
- Take the chops in a pressure cooker with a pinch of turmeric powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
- Once the pressure falls, heat a kadai with oil, add cinnamon, and clove.
- Next, add the finely chopped onions, saute until the onions change colour.
- Drain the water, you can add it later. Add the cooked chops and mix well. Let the chops get well cooked in oil for 5 mins on low flame.
- Now add the ginger-garlic paste and combine.
- Next add the turmeric powder, chopped tomatoes along red chili powder.
- Cook on low flame and add salt after 5 minutes.
- Now add the drained water and cook on high flame for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the ground spice powder, keep stirring and allow the water to be evaporated. By now the masala is well coated and you will have dry chops.
- Add chopped coriander leaves and serve as a side dish.
Notes
- Meat Selection: If "Mutton" isn't available at your local butcher, Lamb Chops are a perfect substitute. They are slightly more tender and may require 1 less whistle in the pressure cooker.
- The Spice Level: This is a "medium-heat" dish. If you prefer a milder version, reduce the red chili powder by half or use Kashmiri Chili Powder for a bright red color without the intense heat.
- Shortcuts: If you are in a rush, you can substitute the whole spices with 2 teaspoons of a high-quality Garam Masala, though the fresh-ground version is recommended for the best aroma.
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sushma pinjala says
Good one, chops have turned out good
Radha says
Flavors sound amazing! I bet these are delicious!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I have heard that this is very popular and the spices absolutely justify them. The whole plate looks delicious and this is a perfect weekend meal.
Harini Rupanagudi says
Here in the US I heard lamb chops are very popular but with the indian spices I am sure they are popular too.
Narmadha says
This makes me mouthwatering. exactly the way how I would love to eat. With oil oozing out it looks so good.
Suma Gandlur says
I love your idea of 'Sunday' special meals. I believe this whole meal suits your family tastes.