Indian Style Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops

I re-created this recipe from the baby lamb chops I always order from my favorite Indian restaurant.  The lamb chops are juicy, tangy and well seasoned.  A perfect treat any time of year.

Ingredients (serves 2):

6 lamb chops*
1/2 red onion, sliced
Non-stick cooking spray
Marinade (approximate amounts):
2 c. yogurt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
salt & pepper, to taste

Garnish:
Cilantro, chopped
lemon wedges

Instructions:

Mix marinade ingredients together in a large bowl.  Put in rib chops and spoon marinade over them so they are covered with the marinade.  Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (longer is better).  Meanwhile, heat up a stovetop or outdoor grill and spray with nonstick cooking spray.  When the grill is nice and hot and the lamb chops are done marinating, put the chops on the grill (may spatter a bit so watch out).  Allow to char nicely on both sides – about 4-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness and desired doneness.  Recommend to cook them to medium rare.  Remove lamb chops from grill when they are done and cover them with tin foil to keep them warm.  Spread onions out over the grill if using a stovetop grill.  If outdoor grill, cook onions on tin foil or another solid surface.  When they are softened and slightly charred, remove the onions.  Serve the lamb chops over the bed of charred onions and garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.

*Note: Rib chops are recommended, but you could also use loin chops.  If loin chops are used, you will need fewer as they’re usually larger.