Garam masala pork chops with mint yogurt and spiced couscous
A mouthwatering Indian-inspired dish featuring Garam Masala Pork Chops served with refreshing Mint Yogurt and flavorful Spiced Couscous. This recipe is rich in protein and offers a blend of aromatic spices. It is perfect for a special dinner and fits well in an Indian cuisine diet. Similar recipes include Garam Masala Lamb Chops with Apricot Couscous and Spiced Lamb Chops with Garlic and Mint Couscous.
Ingredients
red pepper powder
1 Tbsp
chicken broth
1.33 cup
couscous
0.67 cup
fresh mint
10
garam masala
4 Tbsps
cumin
1 tsp
lean pork loin chops
24 oz
lemon
1
olive oil
2 Tbsps
raisins
4 tsps
salt
4 servings
sesame seeds
2 tsps
greek yogurt
0.5 cup
Method
- Chops:Trim pork chops of excess fat. Rub garam masala into chops (both sides).
- Place on a plate, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, to allow flavors to penetrate.Chop the mint and stir into the yogurt and refrigerate for the same period as the pork chops.Preheat broiler. Spray broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray. Broil chops for about 5 minutes each side. Alternately, grill chops over direct heat until well marked on both sides, move to indirect heat, cover loosely in foil, and cook until internal temp reaches 145F.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest 3 minutes.
- Serve with mint yogurt.Note: *Garam Masala is available in specialty stores and many larger grocery stores.Spiced Couscous:In a medium saucepan bring the broth, raisins, olive oil, cumin, cayenne and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous, bring back to a boil, cover and remove from the heat. Set aside for 5 minutes.Juice the lemon and stir into the couscous with the sesame seeds.
- Serve.
Nutrition:
Carbs
33 g
Fat
14 g
Protein
46 g
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