Garam Masala Pork Chops with Mint Yogurt and Spiced Couscous
Total Steps
10
Ingredients
13
Tools Needed
11
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- 1 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 4 teaspoons raisins
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 pinches cayenne pepper(optional)
- 2 pinches salt
- 2/3 cup couscous
- 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 4 6-ounce lean pork loin chops
- 4 tablespoons garam masala spices
- 1/2 cup Greek style yogurt
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Step 1
Trim pork chops of excess fat. Rub garam masala into both sides of the chops.
Step 2
Place the chops on a plate, cover, and refrigerate to allow flavors to penetrate.
Step 3
Chop the mint and stir into the Greek style yogurt. Refrigerate the mint yogurt.
Step 4
Preheat the broiler. Spray the broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 5
Broil the chops for about 5 minutes each side. Alternatively, grill chops over direct heat until well marked on both sides, then move to indirect heat, cover loosely in foil, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Step 6
Remove chops from heat and allow to rest.
Step 7
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth, raisins, olive oil, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous, bring back to a boil, cover, and remove from the heat.
Step 8
Set the couscous aside.
Step 9
Juice the lemon and stir into the couscous with the sesame seeds.
Step 10
Serve the pork chops with the mint yogurt and spiced couscous.