Spicy Lamb Chops

Ingredients:

8- Cloves

2- Dried chiles, stemmed

2 tsp. Fennel seeds

1 tsp. Cumin seeds

1/4 tsp. Black peppercorns

1/3 cup- Yogurt

2 tsp. Ginger, grated

8- Lamb rib chops

Pickled Red Onions

Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Method:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in small skillet. Stir over medium heat until spices are aromatic and slightly darker in color, about 3 minutes.

2. Transfer spices to bowl and cool. Grind spices to coarse powder in spice mill.

3. Combine spices, yogurt, and ginger in 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.

4. Add lamb chops and turn to coat with mixture. Let marinate 30 minutes.

5. Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange chops on baking sheet. Broil lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.

6. Transfer 2 lamb chops to each of 4 plates. Spoon drained Pickled Red Onions alongside each; garnish with mint leaves.