Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style
Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style features tender, bone-in chops simmered with caramelized onions and whole spices that bloom into a rich, aromatic gravy. The warmth of cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin balances gentle heat from chiles, while tomatoes round out a subtly sweet finish. Serve for a cozy dinner with naan or steamed basmati rice when you want something comforting yet fragrant.
- Prep10 min
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the lamb chops on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
- 2
Stir in the green cardamom pods, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and black cardamom pod until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger; cook until the onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, turmeric, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add the lamb chops, chile peppers, tomatoes, and water; simmer over low heat until the lamb is tender, all the water has evaporated, and the onions have broken down into a thick gravy, about 40 minutes. Garnish each serving with cilantro.
- Calories 366.53 kcal Moderate
- Protein 34.2 g Good Source
- Carbs 20.91 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.26 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.28 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.27 g High
- Cholesterol 99.77 mg High
- Sodium 410.34 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.3 g Moderate
- Sugar 10.94 g High
- Added Sugar 0.4 g Low Source
- Calcium 58.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.28 mg Moderate
- Potassium 813.42 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 7.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.85 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
Join the first 5,000.
The first 5,000 members get lifetime Pro at 60% off. Priority access when we launch on iOS and Android. A direct line to the team building it.
No credit card required. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Your data is encrypted with AES-256 and TLS 1.3. We never sell your data.