Mutton chops recipe Indian and Pakistani style cooked with dry masala is the best lamb chops appetizer for food lovers. It’s a soft, tender, spicy, and juicy meat of ribs that makes the perfect taste to serve for dinner or lunch.
Here is a quick and easy oven-baked mutton/lamb chops that I prepared specifically for Bakra Eid get together.
My Oven roasted mutton chops recipe is famous among my friend’s circle and they ask me to prepare it for weekend dinners. It’s simple and easy to make and doesn’t take much time and ingredients to cook. Surprisingly the taste is amazing! That makes it a winning recipe in my collection.
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What Are Mutton Chops?
Mutton chops are taken from a sheep’s rib which is a cut perpendicular to the spine. It’s the most famous and desired cut for meat lovers. It can be cooked in a variety of ways that varies from country to country recipe.
In Pakistan and India, mutton chops recipes have so many variations to cook in the oven, BBQ, skillet, pan-fried, deep fried, and on the slow cooker with garam masala gravy. Most people locally know this as Mutton chaap.
When it comes to making dry mutton chops then oven baked, fried and barbecue flavors are the best. I personally love to make it in the oven as nothing can beat the taste of roasted meat of ribs. Sometimes I use papaya paste to give a velvety texture to chops meat that goes well with roghni naan and paratha.
Once I ate the Peshawari lamb chops which is the inspired version of Pakistani lamb chops that cooked on a fire with less spice like a Sajji. I love that taste as I can't manage to make fire area at home so cooked in oven which is more like a tandoori flavor.
Difference between Mutton Chops and Lamb Chops
Mutton chops is the spinal ribs meat of mature sheep aged more than 2 years old. Lamb chops are taken of young sheep under 1 year old. The meat of lamb chops is leaner and more tender as compared with mutton. There are different cuts to make chops so take according to your choice or ask with your butcher to take the best. Lion chops are best in taste and texture. Here is the complete guide about chops cuts with tips.
When I don’t use meat tenderizer then I prefer to simmer mutton chops before cooking in oven as it tenderizes the tough texture of meat in a soft and juicy way.
Why This Recipe Works?
Ideally this recipe is fuss-free and extremely delicious in taste. You don't need to work hard to make tender and juicy oven baked mutton or lamb chops. I love to cook with minimal ingredients and this recipe is one of them. Let's delve into it to make at home.
- Many people get hard time while cooking ribs as it become hard or tough while eating. Here in this recipe, I tendered the meat before baking in oven that makes it super juicy and extremely tender after baking.
- Used minimal ingredients that you can easily take from your pantry.
- If you are craving for BBQ chops or restaurant style mutton chops then try this recipe as it will give best flavor.
- Check the end result of baked mutton chops. Super soft, with sparkling roasted texture that can excite anyone to eat. My son was extremely excited to have it as I set the platter for presentation.
- Dry masala lamb chops can easily pair up with variety of recipes.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Lamb/Mutton Chops: You can make this recipe with mutton or lamb chops. Take the rib or lion chop cut with thick meat to make a perfect taste of roasted chops.
Onion + Ginger Garlic: Used finely chopped purple onions and ginger garlic to cook on slow heating process.
Spices: Used red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and homemade garam masala powder (it makes a big difference in taste if using store bought).
Yogurt: Used thick yogurt to make the base of the marinade with spices. Best to use Greek yogurt which is thick and always makes perfect marination.
Vinegar: It's optional! but I added to add a little velvety texture in meat. If you skip then sprinkle fresh lemon right after roasting the chops.
Oil: Added in chops marinade as it will add lubrication and helps to roast the mutton chops with great texture.
How To Cook Mutton Chops
This recipe of mutton chops based on 3 steps:
Cook the Chops on Slow Heat
After rinsing the chops add it in a pan, and cook with finely chopped onions and ginger garlic. Season with black and table salt.
Add water and mix it well.
Cover and cook for about 45 minutes on medium/low heat to tender the chops meat.
Make sure to evaporate water before moving to marination step.
Prepare Chops Marinade
Now in a bowl, add yogurt with spices (red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder). Also, add oil and give it a good mix.
Pour the vinegar over cooked chops and give it a good mix. Now pour the marinade over cooked chops and mix it well to evenly coat.
Roast in Oven
Preheat the oven at 350F.
Set the baking tray with aluminum foil and spray the oil at base. Line up the chops with some distance. Pour the remaining masala on chops and bake it in oven for 30 minutes.
Broil for 10 minutes to get nice roasted color at top.
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Tips For Masala Lamb Chops
- Always select the best quality of mutton/lamb chops that can easily be sensed with color, and texture. A good quality lamb chops are light shaded red color (avoid if it's purple), and fat is evenly distributed with meat. Thick chops are more juicy and give you the best flavor after cooking.
- Don't over cook the chops while cooking on slow heat as it will release the juice. Give time to make it tender. A good quality lamb/mutton chops take 40 to 45 minutes to get tender on slow heat at stove top. If you are using pressure cooker then it will take 20 to 25 minutes and same apply if you are using instant pot.
- I always tender the meat before baking in oven as it give best flavor. If you are using meat tenderizer then avoid the slow heating process and directly bake in oven.
- Marinating chops after tendering the meat makes it more tasty after roasting.
- To get the best result, always soak the water after slow heat cooking and make a thick marinade to bake.
Serving Ideas
Lamb/mutton chops are the best meat appetizer that you can serve with variety of sides dishes. I personally love to serve it as a platter with naan, or dinner rolls. Garlic butter rice or simple homemade peas pulao makes a perfect flavor with chops. Drizzle your favorite sauce to make the flavor of your taste. I love to add honey garlic butter sauce as it make it perfect platter for family dinner. Kids will love it!
Alternatively, pair up with pasta, potato gratins, roasted veggies, or mashed potatoes.
Don't forget to try Karak Chai right after eating your meal.
Q & A
Mutton can be cut in two ways, lion cut and ribs cut. You can take either cut to make this recipe. Loin cut is the T bone cut taken from the lion muscle.
This recipe reflects the idea of mutton chops dry. You can choose different cooking methods to make this recipe to make it dry. Here I baked in oven but you can make it dry on barbeque grill, in an air fryer or in a pan.
Yes, you can use red curry masala powder to make this recipe but I recommend to use tandoori spice mix that will add a perfect flavor in chops.
My best experience to make it in 2 ways, first to tender meat on slow heat cooking. Other ways is to use meat tenderizer to tender the meat. If you are making bbq chops then meat tenderizer is the best choice.
1. Slow heating on stovetop
2. Pressure cooking in cooker to stove top.
3. Air fryer
4. Oven roasting
5. Grilling
6. Barbecue
Here is the complete guide to adapt the best cooking method as per your convenience to cook the meat.
Yes, it is! Cooked using Pakistani spices. If you want you can fry the chaap, or cook on grill. In Pakistan, people love to make chops on barbecue otherwise masala chops are more popular.
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Mutton Chops Recipe
Ingredients
- 500 g Lamb/Mutton
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black salt - ½ tsp
- 1 tablespoon Onion Chopped
- 2 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- ½ Liter Water
- ½ Cup Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
- ½ teaspoon Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
Tender The Chops on Slow Heat
- After rinsing the chops shift it into the pan, and cook with finely chopped onions and ginger garlic. Season with black and table salt.
- Add water and mix it well.
- Cover and cook for about 45 minutes on medium/low heat to tender the chops meat.
- Make sure to evaporate water before moving to marination step.
Mutton Chops Marinade
- Now in a bowl, add yogurt with spices (red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder). Also, add oil and give it a good mix.
- Pour the vinegar over cooked chops and give it a good mix. Now pour the marinade over cooked chops and mix it well to evenly coat.
Oven Roasting
- Preheat the oven at 350F.
- Set the baking tray with aluminum foil and spray the oil at base. Line up the chops with some distance. Pour the remaining masala on chops and bake it in oven for 30 minutes.
- Broil for 10 minutes to get nice roasted color at top.
- Take it out! Mutton chops are ready to serve!
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Notes
- Always select the best quality of mutton/lamb chops that can easily be sensed with color, and texture. Good quality lamb chops are light-shaded red color (avoid if it's purple), and fat is evenly distributed with meat. Thick chops are juicy and give you the best flavor after cooking.
- Don't overcook the chops while cooking on slow heat as it will release the juice. Give time to make it tender. A good quality lamb/mutton chops take 40 to 45 minutes to get tender on slow heat at the stovetop.
- If you are using a pressure cooker then it will take 20 to 25 minutes and the same applies if you are using an instant pot.
- I always tender the meat before baking in the oven as it gives best flavor. If you are using a meat tenderizer then avoid the slow heating process and directly bake in the oven.
- Marinating chops after tendering the meat makes it more tasty after roasting.
To get the best result, always soak the water after slow heat cooking and make a thick marinade to bake.
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Here is the easiest recipe of mutton chops. Tender and juicy chops baked in oven. I am really looking forward if you try this recipe.