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Trinidadian Tamarind Glazed Halal Lamb Chops With Pumpkin Choka

Name: Trinidadian Tamarind Glazed Halal Lamb Chops With Pumpkin Choka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Ingredients: 8 unit Halal lamb loin chops; 3 tbsp Trinidadian green seasoning; 3 tbsp Tamarind paste; 2 tbsp Brown sugar; 600 g Butternut squash or calabaza pumpkin, peeled and cubed; 3 unit Garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Ground roasted cumin, geera; 0.5 tsp Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

Seared halal lamb chops finished in a tangy scotch bonnet tamarind glaze, served alongside comforting mashed seasoned pumpkin.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Pan Glazing

Reducing a fruit concentrate and sugar reduction directly around seared proteins at low heat to form a sticky, shiny coating.

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the halal lamb chops with Trinidadian green seasoning, salt, and black pepper for 15 minutes.
Step 2: Steam or boil cubed pumpkin for 12 minutes until tender, then drain and mash with minced garlic, geera, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk together tamarind paste, brown sugar, Scotch bonnet pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl.

Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear lamb chops for 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned.

Step 5: Reduce heat to low, pour tamarind glaze over the chops, and turn them continuously for 3 minutes until sauce caramelizes onto meat.

Step 6: Serve warm tamarind-glazed lamb chops over a spooned portion of garlic pumpkin choka.

Cooking tips

Pat lamb chops dry before searing to ensure a deep crisp crust before adding glaze.
Unsweetened tamarind concentrate varies in sourness; adjust brown sugar slightly to achieve a balanced sweet-sour glaze.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Trinidadian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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