MINT AND CUMIN-SPICED LAMB CHOPS

MINT AND CUMIN-SPICED LAMB CHOPS image

Yield 8 servings People

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium onions, peeled, quartered
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems
1 cup flat -leaf parsley leaves w/tend
stems
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. allspice
1 tsp. ras-el-hanout or garam masala
Kosher salt
24 untrimmed lamb rib chops (about 5lb.)
Vegetable oil for grilling

Steps:

Pulse onions, cilantro, parsley, mint, cumin, paprika, allspice, red pepper flakes, and ras-el-hanout in a food processor until very finely chopped; season with salt. Place lamb in a large dish and rub with spice mixture. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Prepare grill for medium-high heat and oil grate. Grill lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest at least 5 minutes before serving. DO AHEAD: Lamb can be marinated 12 hours ahead. Keep chilled.