Masala Mutton Chops

One of those days when my husband decides to enter the kitchen and here comes the super mutton chops-you have to eat them to believe it:) You can adjust the spices depending on how spicy you want your dish. This recipe will serve 3-4 people.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg mutton chops

For the marinade:

• 1/2 cup yoghurt
• 3-4 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chilly powder
• 3 tablespoons fresh ginger garlic paste
• 1 lemon freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons meat tenderizer or raw papaya paste
• 1 tablespoon roasted cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon meat masala ( available in any Indian grocery store)
• 5-6 tablespoons ghee for cooking

Method:

• Clean and wash the mutton chops well in warm water.
• Marinate the chops overnight in the refrigerator with all the ingredients listed for the marinade.
• Heat ghee in a non stick pan and add the marinated chops.
• Cover and cook on medium heat turning the chops occasionally to ensure it is cooked from all sides.
• Serve hot along with any bread or just enjoy it with mint chutney. You can squeeze some fresh lime juice over the chops-it gives an extra tang to it!