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Chowpan (lamb Chops) Recipe

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Oct 23 2025

2h

Serves 2

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Make Chowpan (lamb Chops) in just 2h . Indulge in three marinated lamb chops, spiced Afghan-style. All entrées include tandoori naan, rice, salad, and cilantro yogurt sauce.

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Ingredients

Lamb Chops

Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

Tandoori Naan

Rice

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb Chops

1. Prepare the Marinade

In a bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well until smooth.

2. Marinate the Lamb Chops

Add the lamb chops to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.

Cooking the Lamb Chops

3. Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

4. Grill the Lamb Chops

Remove lamb chops from the marinade and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness is achieved. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Making the Cilantro Yogurt Sauce

5. Blend the Sauce

In a blender, combine yogurt, fresh cilantro, minced garlic, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Preparing Tandoori Naan

6. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy. Then add flour, yogurt, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic.

7. Let the Dough Rise

Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

8. Cook the Naan

Divide the dough into equal portions and roll out into flatbreads. Cook on a hot skillet or tandoor for 2-3 minutes on each side until bubbly and cooked through.

Cooking the Rice

9. Rinse the Rice

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

10. Cook the Rice

In a pot, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and water is absorbed.

Preparing the Salad

11. Mix the Salad

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine.

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