Peshwari Lamb Chop Kebabs

Tender Indian-style lamb chop kebabs with yoghurt, cream, garlic, fennel, chilli and warm spices. Rich, aromatic and ideal for a premium kebab night.

Peshwari Lamb Chop Kebabs

Peshwari Lamb Chop Kebabs

🔥 Medium Prep 25 mins | Cook 15 mins 🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 8 lamb chops
  • 100g Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp double cream
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground fennel
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • To Serve:
  • Lemon wedges
  • Sliced red onion
  • Mint chutney
  • Naan or roti
  • Chaat masala, optional

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 590
  • Protein: 38g
  • Fat: 45g
  • Carbs: 8g

Method

  1. Pat the lamb chops dry and make small cuts near the bone.
  2. Mix the yoghurt, cream, garlic, ginger, fennel, chilli powder, cumin, garam masala, lemon juice, oil and salt.
  3. Coat the lamb chops thoroughly in the marinade.
  4. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
  5. Heat a BBQ, grill or griddle until hot.
  6. Cook the chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  7. Rest for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve with naan, onion, lemon and mint chutney.

Notes

Lamb chops are richer than diced lamb, so this recipe works well as a centrepiece rather than a wrap filling. A hot grill is important for getting colour quickly.