Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style
Pakistani lamb chops are served in a rich sweet-and-savory gravy built from caramelized onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and warm spices. Green and red chiles add a gentle heat, while cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, and cilantro bring fragrant depth. Serve them with naan or rice for a satisfying family meal or special dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown lamb chops on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate; set aside.
- 2
Stir in green cardamom pods, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds, and black cardamom pod until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; cook until onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder, turmeric, and salt; cook for 1 minute.
- 3
Add lamb chops, chile peppers, tomatoes, and water; simmer over low heat until lamb is tender, all water has evaporated, and onions have disintegrated into a thick gravy, about 40 minutes. Garnish each serving with cilantro.
- Calories 344.12 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 33.92 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 15.1 g 5%
- Total Fat 16.6 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.56 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.28 g High --
- Cholesterol 99.78 mg High 33%
- Sodium 175.2 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 63.68 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.56 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 919.21 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 7.39 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 10.16 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lamb Chops Pakistani Style is made with 21 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Cardamom, Chili Powder, Cinnamon Sticks, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 344.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Cardamom, Chili Powder, Cinnamon Sticks, Cooking Oil, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 344.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style healthy?
- Lamb Chops Pakistani-Style has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 344.12 calories and 33.92 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 175.2 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.56 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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