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Afghan Tandoori Lamb Chops with Citrus Yogurt Drizzle

Name: Afghan Tandoori Lamb Chops with Citrus Yogurt Drizzle
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 8 lamb chops; 1 cup plain yogurt; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, minced; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tsp turmeric; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 cup plain yogurt; Zest of 1 orange; Juice of 1 orange; 1 tbsp honey; Salt to taste

These Afghan-inspired lamb chops are marinated with tangy yogurt and a blend of aromatic spices, then grilled to perfection. The citrus yogurt drizzle adds an extra zing, making it a flavorful and sat

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 16, 2026

Afghan Tandoori Lamb Chops with Citrus Yogurt Drizzle — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Lamb Chops

For the Citrus Yogurt Drizzle

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 534 kcal
Protein: 35.38 g
Carbs: 20.05 g
Fat: 37.3 g
Fiber: 2.08 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2137 kcal
Protein: 141.5 g
Carbs: 80.2 g
Fat: 149.2 g
Fiber: 8.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
8 lamb chops	1600	120	0	130	0
1 cup plain yogurt	150	8	12	8	0
3 cloves garlic, minced	15	0.6	3.3	0	0.2
1 tbsp ginger, minced	5	0.1	1.1	0	0.1
1 tbsp ground coriander	20	0.9	3.7	0.4	2
1 tbsp ground cumin	22	1	2.7	1.3	1.4
1 tbsp paprika	20	1	3.7	0.9	2.7
1 tsp turmeric	8	0.3	1.4	0.2	0.5
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pepper to taste	5	0.1	1.3	0.1	0.5
Juice of 1 lemon	10	0.2	3.2	0	0.1
1 cup plain yogurt	150	8	12	8	0
Zest of 1 orange	6	0.1	1.5	0.1	0.3
Juice of 1 orange	62	1.2	15	0.2	0.5
1 tbsp honey	64	0.1	17.3	0	0
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Lamb Chops

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
2
Coat lamb chops
Coat each lamb chop generously with the marinade and place them in a shallow dish.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally overnight.
Tip: Marinate overnight for deeper flavor penetration.

Preparing the Citrus Yogurt Drizzle

1
Mix ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, orange zest, orange juice, honey, and salt.
2
Whisk
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
3
Refrigerate
Refrigerate until ready to use.

How to Make Afghan Tandoori Lamb Chops with Citrus Yogurt Drizzle

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Grill the lamb chops
Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Cook lamb chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is reached.
2
Stir the drizzle
Just before serving, give the citrus yogurt a quick stir.
3
Drizzle and serve
Drizzle the prepared citrus yogurt over the hot lamb chops.