April 16, 2020
Macadamia and Curry Crusted Lamb Chops with Raita
This is a flavorful lamb dish served with a cooling cucumber yogurt sauce. Macadamias provide a nice textural contrast. Serve this with a small salad.
Servings: 4
Calories: 469kcal
Ingredients
Lamb
- 2 pounds lamb chops 8 chops
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 cup macadamias chopped fine
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
Raita
- 1/2 cup yogurt or coconut yogurt if dairy-free
- 1/2 cup cucumber grated
- 4 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint minced
- 1 green onion chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Stir all together all raita ingredients and season with more salt to taste. Chill until serving.
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
- Combine nuts, curry powder, and cumin in a bowl and set aside.
- Season chops with salt and pepper. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of avocado oil. When the oil is shimmering, add the chops and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Sprinkle with the nut and spice mixture then transfer to the oven and bake at 425ºF for about 5 minutes, or until cooked to desired doneness. Rest 5 min then serve with raita.
Nutrition Facts
Macadamia and Curry Crusted Lamb Chops with Raita
Amount per Serving
Calories
469
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
176
mg
59
%
Sodium
296
mg
13
%
Potassium
849
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
58
g
116
%
Vitamin A
193
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
82
mg
8
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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