
Garam Masala Pork Chops with Mint Yogurt and Spiced Couscous
Garam Masala Pork Chops with Mint Yogurt and Spiced Couscous might be just the Indian recipe you are searching for. For $4.57 per serving, you get a main course that serves 4. One serving contains 461 calories, 47g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe from Foodista requires yogurt, raisins, couscous, and lemon. 2 people have made this recipe and would make it again. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 77%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes are Garam Masala Lamb Chops with Apricot Couscous, Spiced Lamb Chops on Sauteed Peppers and Onions with Garlic and Mint Couscous, and garam masala , how to make punjabi garam masala powder at home.
- Serves: 4
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 33.0
Ingredients
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cayenne pepper | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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chicken broth | 313.333 | milliliters | None |
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couscous | 115.333 | milliliters | None |
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mint leaves | 10.0 | None | |
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garam masala spices | 4.0 | Tbsps | None |
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ground cumin | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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pork loin chops | 680.389 | grams | None |
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lemon | 1.0 | None | |
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olive oil | 2.0 | Tbsps | None |
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raisins | 4.0 | teaspoons | None |
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salt | 4.0 | servings | None |
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sesame seeds | 2.0 | teaspoons | None |
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yogurt | 100.0 | milliliters | None |

cayenne pepper
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None

chicken broth
Qty: 313.333
Metric: milliliters
Price: None

couscous
Qty: 115.333
Metric: milliliters
Price: None

mint leaves
Qty: 10.0
Metric:
Price: None

garam masala spices
Qty: 4.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None

ground cumin
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

pork loin chops
Qty: 680.389
Metric: grams
Price: None

lemon
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None

olive oil
Qty: 2.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None

raisins
Qty: 4.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

salt
Qty: 4.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

sesame seeds
Qty: 2.0
Metric: teaspoons
Price: None

yogurt
Qty: 100.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Chops:Trim pork chops of excess fat. Rub garam masala into chops (both sides).
Ingredients:
- garam masala
- pork chops
- dry seasoning rub
Step 2: Place on a plate, cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, to allow flavors to penetrate.Chop the mint and stir into the yogurt and refrigerate for the same period as the pork chops.Preheat broiler. Spray broiler rack with nonstick cooking spray. Broil chops for about 5 minutes each side. Alternately, grill chops over direct heat until well marked on both sides, move to indirect heat, cover loosely in foil, and cook until internal temp reaches 145F.
Ingredients:
- cooking spray
- pork chops
- yogurt
- mint
Equipment:
- broiler
- grill
- aluminum foil
Step 3: Remove from heat and allow to rest 3 minutes.
Step 4: Serve with mint yogurt.Note: *Garam Masala is available in specialty stores and many larger grocery stores.Spiced Couscous:In a medium saucepan bring the broth, raisins, olive oil, cumin, cayenne and salt to a boil. Stir in the couscous, bring back to a boil, cover and remove from the heat. Set aside for 5 minutes.Juice the lemon and stir into the couscous with the sesame seeds.
Ingredients:
- garam masala
- sesame seeds
- olive oil
- couscous
- ground cayenne pepper
- raisins
- yogurt
- broth
- cumin
- juice
- lemon
- mint
- salt
Equipment:
- sauce pan
Step 5: Serve.
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 461.22 kcal | 23.06% |
Fat | 14.81 g | 22.79% |
Saturated Fat | 3.24 g | 20.22% |
Carbohydrates | 33.6 g | 11.2% |
Net Carbohydrates | 29.46 g | 10.71% |
Sugar | 1.97 g | 2.19% |
Cholesterol | 115.08 mg | 38.36% |
Sodium | 587.1 mg | 25.53% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 46.71 g | 93.41% |
Selenium | 62.09 µg | 88.7% |
Vitamin B1 | 1.28 mg | 85.42% |
Vitamin B3 | 15.59 mg | 77.95% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.41 mg | 70.42% |
Phosphorus | 506.47 mg | 50.65% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.5 mg | 29.34% |
Potassium | 886.54 mg | 25.33% |
Zinc | 3.32 mg | 22.11% |
Vitamin C | 16.36 mg | 19.84% |
Manganese | 0.39 mg | 19.71% |
Magnesium | 75.03 mg | 18.76% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.78 mg | 17.8% |
Vitamin B12 | 1.06 µg | 17.64% |
Fiber | 4.14 g | 16.57% |
Copper | 0.27 mg | 13.36% |
Vitamin A | 641.27 IU | 12.83% |
Iron | 2.28 mg | 12.69% |
Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 11.3% |
Calcium | 77.23 mg | 7.72% |
Vitamin K | 5.24 µg | 4.99% |
Folate | 15.83 µg | 3.96% |
Vitamin D | 0.51 µg | 3.4% |