Maharaj Indian Grill-Inspired Tandoori Lamb Chops with Mint Yogurt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Juicy lamb chops marinated in fragrant tandoori spices and grilled to perfection, served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce. This Indian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs lamb chops, plain yogurt, tandoori masala spice mix for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 pieces (about 1.5 lbs) lamb chops
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tbsp tandoori masala spice mix
4, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp ginger paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 small, finely chopped (optional) green chili

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup plain yogurt, 3 tbsp tandoori masala spice mix, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Mix well to form the marinade.
Step 2: Add 8 lamb chops (about 1.5 lbs) to the marinade, coating each chop thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the lamb chops for 4-5 minutes per side until charred at edges and cooked to medium-rare or desired doneness.
Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the mint yogurt sauce by mixing 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 small finely chopped green chili (optional), and 1/2 cup plain yogurt in a small bowl.
Step 5: Serve the grilled lamb chops hot with a dollop of mint yogurt sauce on the side.