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Achari Tandoori Lamb Chops - Tangy Grilled Lamb Chops

These effortless, delicious Achari Tandoori Lamb Chops - Tangy Grilled Lamb Chops are one of my favorite recipes for summer entertaining! Grilling always makes meals taste awesome and these Lamb Chops are no exception.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack, Snacks
Cuisine: India, Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2.15 pounds  lamb rack (8 lamb chops)
Achari Spices
Marinade
  • 2 tbsp indian mango pickle, spicy (just the oil and spices, not the actual mango pieces)
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 tbsp  ginger garlic paste      (either freshly minced inequal quantities or store bought)
  • 2 tsp kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder    (ground cayenne pepper)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil of choice (preferably mustard)
  • Butter or spray for the grill/spray or oil for the air fryer

Equipment

  • 1 Grill or
  • 1 Air Fryer

Method
 

Grill Version
  1. Slice between the bones to chop the rack to individual pieces. Second, prepare the marinade.
  2. Gather your ingredients for the pickling spices. Ingredients include fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, kalonji seeds, black peppercorns and mustard seeds. Further, dry roast them on medium heat on a pan until they change color and are fragrant. This step should take about 2 minutes. The spices can burn quickly so make sure you monitor them.
  3. Let them cool. 
  4. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl make the marinade with the following ingredients. Mango pickle (just the oil and spices, not the actual mango pieces), Greek yogurt, ginger garlic paste   (either freshly minced in equal quantities or store bought), Kashmiri chili powder, red chili powder (cayenne pepper), lemon juice, garam masala, salt, and 2 tbsp oil (preferably mustard). Mix well.
  5. Grind the dry roasted achari spices into a fine powder in a coffee grinder or spice grinder.
  6. Stir in all the marinade and powdered achari spice ingredients in a large bowl expect for butter and lamb chops. Furthermore, add the lamb chops to the marinade. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
  7. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly add butter to the grate. Grill the chops on medium-high heat for about 7 to 8 minutes on each side or until well browned.
Air Fryer Version
  1. Grease your air fryer basket with cooking spray or oil and preheat.
  2. Place lamb chops in the air fryer basket, without overlapping or stacking. Cook in batches if necessary.
  3. Air fry at 380 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until browned. Flip midway.