LAMB CHOPS WITH CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND YOGURT SAUCE

Lamb Chops with Curried Cauliflower and Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, or parsley
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cauliflower, (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
8 (3 to 5 ounces each) lamb rib chops

Steps:

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper; set sauce aside. Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside.
Break cauliflower into large florets; place on a rimmed baking sheet with onions. Sprinkle with oil and curry powder. Season with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned in spots, 25 to 30 minutes.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt evenly in the bottom of skillet. Add 4 chops, and cook on both sides, 2 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to plate. Wipe skillet with paper towel; repeat with remaining chops. Serve lamb with rice, cauliflower, and yogurt sauce.