Saffron Lamb Chops with Raita

Name: Saffron Lamb Chops with Raita | KitchenAid US
Prep time: 0
Cook time: 0
Total time: 0
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 8 small loin lamb chops (about 2 oz. each); 3/4 cup cucumber, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt; 1/4 cup cilantro; 1/4 cup onion, roughly chopped

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil, divided

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

8 small loin lamb chops (about 2 oz. each)

3/4 cup cucumber, seeded and roughly chopped

1 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon coriander

1 cup plain whole milk yogurt

1/4 cup cilantro

1/4 cup onion, roughly chopped

Step by step

Place all Raita ingredients in blender. Pulse on setting 2 (chop) 10-12 times until finely chopped but not pureed. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Combine saffron, garlic, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub into lamb chops and let sit at room temperature 15 minutes.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in skillet over medium - high heat. Working in batches, sear lamb chops 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to plate and cover while cooking remaining lamb chops.
Serve immediately with Raita.