SPICED LAMB CHOPS WITH MINT-MANGO SAUCE

Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint-Mango Sauce image

Yield Makes 16 servings as part of buffet

Number Of Ingredients 19

Mint-mango sauce
2 1-pound ripe mangoes, peeled, seeded
2 cups fresh mint leaves
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 serrano chiles, halved, seeded
Lamb chops
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
16 1-inch-thick lamb loin chops
Fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

For mint-mango sauce:
Blend all ingredients in processor until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt. Cover and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
For lamb chops:
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Mix oil and garlic in another bowl. Brush chops on both sides with oil mixture, then press chops into spice mixture to coat both sides. Grill chops to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to platter. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serve warm or at room temperature with sauce.