West: Royal Lamb Chops Braised with Nuts and Sa

Yield: 2 Servings
Categories: Meats, Indian
Stephen Ceideburg
4tbUnsalted butter
1/4cSliced almonds
1/4cSlivered pistachios
6lgGarlic cloves
1One-inch piece fresh ginger
1tsCoriander
5Green cardamom pods,husked
1Fresh hot green chile
1/4tsBlack peppercorns
5Whole cloves
1/2tsRoyal cumin, or regular cumin seeds (see note)
1/4tsGround mace
1/4cWater
3Lamb rib chops, 4 ounces each, trimmed of all fat
1/2cWater
1/2tsSaffron threads, dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
Salt (optional)
1/2cPeas, fresh or frozen
2tbMinced fresh cilantro or parsley
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