Lamb Chump Chops with Yoghurt & Mint – Spicy Grilled Lamb Recipe



This is a delicious and simple grilled lamb recipe with thick natural yoghurt, fresh mint, garlic, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper. The yoghurt spice paste helps to keep the lamb tender, juicy and flavorful.

🥩 Ingredients :

- 4 small lamb chump chops (about 2cm / ¾ inch thick) approximately 400g
- 6 tablespoons of thick natural plain yoghurt or curd
- 2 large cloves of garlic, cloves peeled
Mint leaves: a handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Add black pepper to taste.

👨‍🍳 Method :

1. Prepare the Yoghurt Marinade

Place the yoghurt, garlic, fresh mint, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper in a blender.

Blend until you have a smooth, thick and spicy yoghurt paste. Alternatively, finely chop the garlic and mint, and combine them by hand.

2. Heat the Grill

Heat grill up to VERY HOT.

3. Coat the Lamb

Spread spiced yoghurt mixture on both sides of each lamb chop. Ensure good coating of the chop.
4. Grill the Lamb

Place the lamb chops under the hot grill.

Fry about 4 minutes on each side or until the skin is set and lightly browned on the edges.

When juicy lamb, the centre should be slightly pink. The amount of time it takes to cook the chops will depend on the thickness of each chop and the grill you use.
5. Serve

Take lamb off grill and let rest a few minutes before serving.

🥗 What to Serve With Lamb Chops :

These lamb chops are marinated in yoghurt and spices and are perfect with:

- 🍚 Fragrant basmati rice
- 🥔 Grilled potatoes
- 🫓 Warm pitta bread

⭐ Recipe Tips :

✓Thick yoghurt or curd to keep marinade on the lamb.
✓Add fresh mint for a fresher flavour.
✓If you like a tender lamb with a bit pink in the middle, you shouldn't over cook it.
✓Allow grilled lamb to rest a few minutes prior to serving.
✓You can marinate the lamb for a short time in the yoghurt mixture for added flavour before you grill.

🍽️ Recipe Summary :

This lamb recipe features a chump chop, a yoghurt and mint sauce.
Cuisine: Grilled / Mediterranean-inspired
Main Ingredient: Lamb
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: About 8 minutes
Servings: 2–4
Difficulty: Easy

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