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Chopan kabab (lamb chops)

Lamb chops marinated with lemon, onion and cumin, then grilled until well browned and juicy. A festive and street-food favourite in Afghanistan.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Grate the onion and mix it with the lemon juice, cumin, salt, pepper, crushed garlic and oil.
  2. Brush the chops with this marinade, cover and leave to rest for at least 2 hours in the fridge.
  3. Take the chops out 20 minutes before cooking so they come to room temperature.
  4. Heat a grill pan or barbecue over high heat.
  5. Grill the chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden outside but still pink in the middle.
  6. Let them rest for 3 minutes before serving so the juices settle.
  7. Serve hot, with a tomato salad and bread.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Bake at 220 °C for 10 minutes, turning the chops halfway through.

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