Can the lamb chops be cooked in the oven instead?

Yes, bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes for medium-rare doneness.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Are there substitutes for injera?

Yes, you can use pita bread or naan if injera is unavailable.

Can I make this dish ahead?

The salad can be prepared a few hours ahead, but dress it just before serving to avoid soggy injera.

How can I adjust the spice level?

Reduce the amount of Mitmita or substitute with milder spices to lower the heat.

Ethiopian Mitmita-Spiced Lamb Chops with Injera Salad

Name: Ethiopian Mitmita-Spiced Lamb Chops with Injera Salad
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Mitmita; Ground cinnamon; Ground cumin; Ground cloves; Lamb chops; Olive oil; Garlic; Salt; Injera; Cherry tomatoes; Cucumber; Red onion; Lemon juice; Olive oil; Salt and pepper

A vibrant fusion of spicy lamb chops with a refreshing injera salad

This dish offers a bold and flavorful experience with tender lamb chops coated in a spicy Mitmita blend accompanied by a tangy injera salad, perfect for an adventurous dinner.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Mitmita Spice Blend

Mitmita

2 tbsp (or substitute with ground cayenne and paprika mix)

Ground cinnamon

1 tsp

Ground cumin

1 tsp

Ground cloves

½ tsp

For the Lamb Chops

Lamb chops

8 pieces

Olive oil

3 tbsp

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Salt

To taste

For the Injera Salad

Injera

2 large, torn into bite-sized pieces

Cherry tomatoes

2 cups, halved

Cucumber

1, diced

Red onion

¼ cup, finely chopped

For the Salad Dressing

Lemon juice

2 tbsp

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Salt and pepper

To taste

Preparation

Marinating the Lamb Chops

Make spice blend

Combine Mitmita, cinnamon, cumin, and cloves.

Coat lamb chops

Rub the spice blend onto the lamb chops along with the minced garlic.

Marinate

Drizzle with olive oil and let marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

For best results, allow the lamb chops to marinate for at least one hour to fully absorb the Mitmita spices.

Bring to room temperature

Ensure the lamb chops are at room temperature before grilling.

This helps achieve more even cooking on the grill.

Preparing the Injera Salad

Combine ingredients

In a bowl, combine torn injera, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.

Mix dressing

In a small jar, mix lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and shake well.

Dress the salad

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

For an extra tangy salad, add more lemon juice just before serving.

Cooking Process

Grill lamb chops

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and cook lamb chops for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or adjust to your preferred doneness.

Rest the meat

Let the grilled lamb chops rest for about 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

Toss salad

Toss the salad once more just before serving to rehydrate the injera pieces.

Plating & Serving