Grilled Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt Sauce (Laham Mishwy Bil Na'na)
Laham Mishwy Bil Na'na is a traditional Emirati dish of succulent grilled lamb chops served with a refreshing mint yogurt sauce. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weekend family meal.
Ingredients
- 8 lamb chops
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mint, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the mint yogurt sauce. Set aside.
- Season the lamb chops with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Squeeze lemon juice over the chops.
- Grill the lamb chops for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the lamb chops from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.
- Serve the grilled lamb chops with the mint yogurt sauce on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Grilling
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
Supplies
Grill Tongs Small bowl
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the grilled lamb chops with a side of fragrant saffron rice and a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
Tip: For extra flavor, marinate the lamb chops in the mint yogurt sauce for 1-2 hours before grilling.
Cost
$20