Grilled Lamb Chops With Curried Couscous And Zucchini Raita
Serves: 6
Cecile Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
54
Sweetness
50
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 tsp
Curry Powder1 tsp
Turmeric (optional)1 tsp
Cinnamon1 tsp
Black Pepper1.5 cups
Water1.25 tsps
Salt2 tbsps
Unsalted Butter1.25 cups
Couscous (8 oz)1 tsp
Mint (dried, crumbled)Directions:
1
Heat lightly oiled grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking
2
Meanwhile, toast curry, turmeric (if using), cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute
3
Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and butter and bring to a boil
4
Place couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour in boiling water mixture, then quickly cover with a plate or plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes
5
While couscous stands, pat chops dry and sprinkle on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper
6
Grill chops, turning over once, about 6 minutes total for medium-rare
7
Transfer to a serving plate
8
For raita, stir together yogurt, zucchini, mint, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt
9
Fluff couscous with a fork and serve with lamb and raita
10
Heat lightly oiled grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking
11
Meanwhile, toast curry, turmeric (if using), cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute
12
Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and butter and bring to a boil
13
Place couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour in boiling water mixture, then quickly cover with a plate or plastic wrap and let stand 5 minutes
14
While couscous stands, pat chops dry and sprinkle on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper
15
Grill chops, turning over once, about 6 minutes total for medium-rare
16
Transfer to a serving plate
17
For raita, stir together yogurt, zucchini, mint, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt
18
Fluff couscous with a fork and serve with lamb and raita