Mutton Chops two ways- baked & grilled Recipe by Food Fusion (Eid Recipe)

Let’s make **Mutton Chops Two Ways — Baked & Grilled**, inspired by **Food Fusion**! Perfect for Eid, with juicy, flavorful chops cooked to perfection. Here’s the complete recipe!

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🌟 **Mutton Chops Two Ways – Baked & Grilled** 🌟

🥩 **Ingredients:**

✅ **For Mutton Chops Marinade:**
- 1 kg mutton chops (cleaned and washed)
- 1 cup yogurt (dahi)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cumin powder (zeera)
- 1 tsp coriander powder (dhania)
- 1 tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp crushed fried onions (for extra flavor)
- 2 tbsp mustard oil (or regular oil for grilling)
- 1 tbsp crushed green chilies (optional for extra heat)
- 1 tsp roasted and crushed fennel seeds (saunf)

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🔥 **Step 1: Marination**
1. In a large bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala, black pepper, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, fried onions, mustard oil, and fennel seeds.
2. Add the mutton chops and massage the marinade thoroughly into the meat.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight for the best flavor).

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🥘 **Step 2: Cooking Options – Two Ways!**

✅ **1. Baked Mutton Chops:**
1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Line a baking tray with foil and grease lightly with oil.
3. Arrange the marinated mutton chops in a single layer.
4. Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
5. For a charred finish, broil for 5 minutes at the end.

✅ **2. Grilled Mutton Chops:**
1. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill on medium-high heat.
2. Brush with oil and place the marinated chops on the grill.
3. Cook for 6–8 minutes on each side, basting with oil or butter, until beautifully charred and tender.
4. For extra smokiness, give it a quick coal smoke (dum) after grilling.

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✨ **Step 3: Garnishing & Serving**
- Garnish with fresh coriander, lemon wedges, and thinly sliced onions.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of chaat masala or roasted cumin for that street-food kick.

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🍽️ **Serve with:**
- Mint yogurt chutney
- Garlic naan or sheermal
- Fresh cucumber and onion salad

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🔥 **Pro Tip:** To keep the chops tender, avoid overcooking — mutton chops taste best when juicy with a slight char!

Would you like a quick side recipe for a cooling raita or a smoky BBQ dip to complement the feast? Let me know! 🌿🥩✨