"It’s not like we’re gonna stop you from making five- or six-spice chops, but this seven-spice blend is typical of the region and full of dimension. Try it on chicken or pork chops, too...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
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1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp. ground coriander
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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1 tsp. paprika
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½ tsp. ground cardamom
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½ tsp. ground cinnamon
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½ tsp. ground nutmeg
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12 untrimmed lamb rib chops (about 3 lb.), patted dry
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Kosher salt
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1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
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1 cup coarsely chopped parsley
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1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
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2 tsp. sumac
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Sumac, a tart, citrusy spice generally sold in ground form, can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty food stores, and online.