West: Royal Lamb Chops Braised with Nuts and Saffron

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 60 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 50 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 387 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 2 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1/4 cup almonds sliced
1/4 cup pistachio nuts slivered
6 large garlic cloves
1 each ginger one inch
1 teaspoon coriander
5 each cardamom pods green, husked
1 x green chili peppers fresh
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
5 each cloves whole
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon mace ground
1/4 cup water
3 each lamb rib chops trim off fat
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
1 x salt optional
1/2 cup green peas fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, minced, or parsley

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy pan over medium-

high heat.

Add almonds and pistachios; cook, stirring, until light brown, about 4 minutes.

Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Combine the garlic, ginger, coriander, cardamom, chili, peppercorns, cloves, cumin, mace and water in a blender and blend to form a smooth paste.

Arrange lamb in a large shallow dish.

Rub the spice mixture over both sides of lamb.

Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

Add lamb and brown well on both sides.

Add 1/4 cup of the water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add remaining water; sprinkle in saffron.

Cover and cook until lamb is tender, about 10 minutes.

Taste, and add salt, if needed. Stir in peas and cook 5 minutes longer.

Sauce should be very thick. Transfer lamb to a heated platter.

Stir sauce and pour over lamb. Top with fried nuts and cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 165g
Amount per Serving
Calories 387 84% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36.0g56%
 Saturated Fat 16.0g79%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 350mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 13.0g4%
 Dietary Fiber 6.0g22%
 Sugars 3.0g
Protein 8.0g15%
Vitamin A 25%  Vitamin C 44%
Calcium 9%  Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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