This recipe makes a wonderful main course, served with a mixed salad. The chops will be more tender if you marinate them overnight. In India, some cooks include a tablespoon of grated raw papaya in the marinade, as the enzyme papain helps to tenderize the meat. You can use either lamb rib chops or lamb loin chops for this recipe, but bear in mind that loin chops will take 3–4 minutes longer to cook on each side. These chops could also be cooked on a barbecue. (Wrap the bones in foil to prevent them from burning!)

Serves 4