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Mamsaam Chops

Mamsaam Chops is a Telugu/South Indian preparation of lamb chops slow-cooked in a robust pepper-cinnamon-cardamom masala finished with ghee. Tellicherry black pepper provides the dominant warmth; ginger-garlic and green chilli add depth. Served with steamed rice or appam.

Time 55 min · Serves 5 · 306 kcal · South India, Multiple States

Ingredients

Main

Tempering

Method

  1. To begin making the Mamsaam Chops recipe, firstly wash and dry the mutton chops and half cook them using a pressure cooker along with 1/2 cup water, salt, turmeric and chilli powder.
  2. This should take about 3 to 4 whistles.Grind together all the ingredients of the masala to a smooth paste using a little water if required in a grinder.Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, once the oil is hot add all the dry masalas and fry for 2 minutes till fragrant.
  3. Stirring so that they don't burn.
  4. Add the par boiled lamb chops along with water and cook for about 2-3 minutes.Now add the ground masala, coriander powder, black pepper and mix well.
  5. Let it simmer covered till the full is fully cooked and the gravy turns thick.Serve Mamsaam Chops as a side dish with hot Steamed Rice, Phulka and Kerala Style Chicken Tomato Roast for a delicious wholesome weekend lunch or dinner.

Common questions

Mamsaam Chops ko English mein kya kehte hain?
मेमसाम चॉप्स (काली मिर्च की ग्रेवी में मेम्ने चॉप्स) ko English mein Mamsaam Chops likhte hain.
Ek plate Mamsaam Chops mein kitni calories hoti hain?
306 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
55 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 45 min pakana.

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