Cumin and Paprika Mutton Chops
Servings 4 people
Cost £
Ingredients
For the chops
- 8 (grass-fed) mutton chops
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp oil
For the chickpeas
- 2 onions, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 400 g chickpeas - drained and rinsed
- 300 ml chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Mix the paprika, cumin and garlic together in a small bowl. Rub the mutton with 1 tbsp of the oil, then massage into the chops and leave to marinate for at least 1 hr (or do the night before).
Chickpeas
- Heat some oil in a deep drying pan on medium heat and fry the onions and red peppers until softened. Add the garlic, cumin and paprika and cook for a few more minutes.Pour in the chickpeas and stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
Mutton chops
- Bring to room temperature and scrape off any excess marinade.In a frying pan on medium - high, Render the fat by holding on the chops on their side with tongs. Then cook your chops until perfectly done i.e. approx. 3 mins each side. Remove and rest while you place your chickpeas on a large serving dish. Add you chops and serve.