Fried Masala Chops

Always wiped clean on my dinner table, this dish is a weekly compulsory addition to a dinner menu. It was also a staple part of my mother's dinner menu. Generally eaten BBQ'ed or in curry form; my food loving kids prefer it fried. A healthier option is to grill it in the oven. Easy to make & quick to prepare & so satisfying for the tummy. Can be served with baked potatoes & salad.

 

Serves: 4-5

Ingredients:

Mutton Chops: 0.5kg
Yogurt: 0.25cup
Garlic Paste: 1tsp
Ginger Paste: 1tsp
Cilantro (chopped): 2Tbsp
Green chilly: 1 (optional)
Salt: to taste
Pepper: to taste
Flour: for coating
Egg wash: for coating
Breadcrumbs: for coating
Oil: to deep fry

Directions:

1. Marinate 0.5kg mutton chops in 0.25cup yogurt, 1tsp garlic paste, 1tsp ginger paste for 30mins (or more).
2. Put marinade and chops, with 2Tbsp chopped cilantro & 1 green chili (optional) in a pan & cook covered on medium-low heat.
3. When marinade dries & chops are just tender, remove from flame & add salt & pepper to taste.
4. Coat in flour & egg wash; cover in breadcrumbs and deep fry till golden brown.
5. If grilling, preheat griddle, grease with oil and grill chops till golden brown.