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Grilled Lamb Chops with Curried Couscous and Zucchini Raita

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Grilled Lamb Chops with Curried Couscous and Zucchini Raita

Grilled Lamb Chops with Curried Couscous and Zucchini Raita

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Equipment

  • - Meat Grinder with Removable Stainless Steel Blade/Disk: For grinding meat or vegetables

  • - Small Ovenproof Casseroles: Essential for preparing dishes like lamb chops and couscous in a single cooker

  • - Indoor Herb Garden Kit: For fresh herbs that can enhance the flavor of both lamb and raita

  • - Digital Kitchen Scale: Ensuring accurate measurements for couscous, zucchini, and other ingredients

  • - Mandoline Slicer: For uniform slicing of zucchini and other vegetables

  • - Nonstick Frying Pan: Useful for cooking the lamb chops and zucchini

  • - Couscous Cooker: Simplifies the process of cooking couscous

  • - Spice Grinder: For freshly grinding spices needed for curry

  • - Digital Food Thermometer: To ensure the lamb chops are cooked to the proper internal temperature

  • - Kitchen Scissors: Useful for cutting herbs and other ingredients with precision

Ingredients

  • 3/4 teaspoon curry powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional)

  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups water

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 1/4 cups couscous (8 oz)

  • 1 1/4 lb (1/2-inch-thick) lamb shoulder blade chops

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 medium zucchini (1/2 lb), coarsely grated (about 1 cup)

  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mint, crumbled

  • a well-seasoned large (2-burner) ridged grill pan

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Heat lightly oiled grill pan over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
2

Instruction 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. Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and butter and bring to a boil. 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.
3

Instruction 3

While couscous stands, pat chops dry and sprinkle on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill chops, turning over once, about 6 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a serving plate.
4

Instruction 4

For raita, stir together yogurt, zucchini, mint, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5

Instruction 5

Fluff couscous with a fork and serve with lamb and raita.
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