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Masala Lamb Chops (Chaap Fry)

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These juicy lamb chops are marinated in a spiced yogurt mix, infused with coal smoke for a BBQ flavor, and air-fried to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Pakistani/Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb lamb chops excess fat trimmed
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger crushed to a paste
  • 3-4 garlic cloves crushed to a paste
  • 2 tablespoon yogurt
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon crushed/coarse-ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili
  • ½ teaspoon red chili (regular)
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground mace
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste, I add 1 ¼ teaspoon to be exact
  • 3 long black pepper freshly ground
  • 4 whole black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Juice of half a lime or lemon

Coal Smoke

  • 1 Coal I use quick light tablet
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • piece of aluminum foil

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, add yogurt and all the spices mentioned above, and coat the lamb chops generously.
  • Let it marinate for an hour or overnight if you can.
  • 15 minutes before air frying, light up a coal and place on a piece of aluminum in the center of the bowl. Drop a little oil to release the smoke from the coal and immediately cover with a tight lid. Let the chops sit in the smoke for 10 mins undisturbed.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 450F. Brush a little oil on the tray so the chops don't stick.
  • Place all the chops evenly without over crowding the tray or basket and air fry for a total of 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • After the 15 minutes, your lamb chops are ready but to give it an extra depth of flavor, place them directly on the fire for 30 seconds. This will create a beautiful char and smokiness.
  • Arrange the lamb chops on a plate and enjoy on its own or with chutney or paratha.

Notes

  • While marinating for a few hours is preferred, try to leave the chops in the marinade for at least 20 minutes.
  • The salt quantity is to preference, but your marinate should taste as salty as the ocean.
  • If using a pan, sear for 2-3 minutes on high heat on both sides until your desired doneness is achieved.