Curry Lamb Chops

I made this recipe tonight and it was fantastic. I figured I better blog it or I'd forget it.

CURRY LAMB CHOPS

INGREDIENTS

4 (3 oz) lamb chops seasoned (see seasoning below)
1 medium onion chopped
1 red pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 handful fresh flatleaf parsley chopped
1 sweet potato/yam diced
1 small roma tomato diced or handful grape tomatoes diced
1 1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon red curry paste or more for spiciness
2 cups of basmati or jasmine rice cooked

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large frying pan or skillet, sautee the onion, red pepper and garlic on medium-low in oil. When carmelized or translucent, add seasoned lamb chops. Brown chops on both sides. Add potatoes, tomatoes and parsley. Add curry, cumin, salt, pepper and red curry paste. Mix until spices dissolve in mixure. Add water. Mix until combined with pan drippings and spices are now dissolved in water.
2. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meat is tender. Serve lamb, vegetables and sauce with rice if desired.

LAMB RUB

salt and fresh ground pepper
herbes de provence or like substitute (thyme is a good herb with lamb)
paprika

Rub lamb meat with above spices and let sit approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to adding to skillet.


This recipe is delicious!