Garam Masala Pork Chops with Mint Yogurt and Spiced Couscous

Health score
33%
Garam Masala Pork Chops with Mint Yogurt and Spiced Couscous
45 min.
4
461kcal
20.13%sweetness
100%saltiness
39.67%sourness
33.8%bitterness
74.08%savoriness
75.12%fattiness
100%spiciness

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These garam masala pork chops are a delicious and easy way to spice up your dinner routine! The pork chops are rubbed with a blend of garam masala, a warm and aromatic Indian spice mix, and then grilled or broiled to perfection. They are served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce and a flavorful spiced couscous on the side. The couscous is cooked with chicken broth, raisins, olive oil, cumin, and a touch of cayenne for a subtle kick. The result is a dish that is full of flavor and sure to impress.

This recipe is a great way to introduce Indian spices into your cooking. Garam masala is a blend of ground spices commonly used in Indian cuisine, and it adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the pork chops. The mint yogurt sauce provides a refreshing contrast to the warmth of the spices, while the spiced couscous adds a hearty and flavorful element to the dish. This recipe is also relatively healthy, with a good balance of protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. The pork chops are lean and provide a good source of protein, while the couscous adds some complex carbohydrates and the yogurt provides healthy fats and protein.

Whether you're looking for a new way to cook pork chops or want to explore the flavors of Indian cuisine, this recipe is a great choice. It's easy to prepare, full of flavor, and sure to satisfy your taste buds! So, fire up the grill or preheat your broiler and get ready to enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal with these garam masala pork chops.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon ground pepper 
  • 1.3 cup chicken broth 
  • 0.7 cup couscous 
  • 10  mint leaves fresh
  • tbsp garam masala 
  • tsp ground cumin 
  • 24 oz pork loin chops lean
  •  optional: lemon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tsp raisins 
  • servings salt to taste
  • tsp sesame seed 
  • 0.5 cup greek yogurt greek style

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Chops:Trim pork chops of excess fat. Rub garam masala into chops (both sides).
  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.
  3. Remove from heat and allow to rest 3 minutes.
  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.
  5. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories461kcal
Protein41.1%
Fat29.33%
Carbs29.57%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.33
Glycemic Load
16.27
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.412608695652%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
6.54mg
Hesperetin
7.79mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.84mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Taste

Sweetness:
20.13%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
39.67%
Bitterness:
33.8%
Savoriness:
74.08%
Fattiness:
75.12%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:461.22kcal
23.06%
Fat:14.81g
22.79%
Saturated Fat:3.24g
20.22%
Carbohydrates:33.6g
11.2%
Net Carbohydrates:29.46g
10.71%
Sugar:1.97g
2.19%
Cholesterol:115.08mg
38.36%
Sodium:587.1mg
25.53%
Protein:46.71g
93.41%
Selenium:62.09µg
88.7%
Vitamin B1:1.28mg
85.42%
Vitamin B3:15.59mg
77.95%
Vitamin B6:1.41mg
70.42%
Phosphorus:506.47mg
50.65%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.34%
Potassium:886.54mg
25.33%
Zinc:3.32mg
22.11%
Vitamin C:16.36mg
19.84%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.71%
Magnesium:75.03mg
18.76%
Vitamin B5:1.78mg
17.8%
Vitamin B12:1.06µg
17.64%
Fiber:4.14g
16.57%
Copper:0.27mg
13.36%
Vitamin A:641.27IU
12.83%
Iron:2.28mg
12.69%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.3%
Calcium:77.23mg
7.72%
Vitamin K:5.24µg
4.99%
Folate:15.83µg
3.96%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.4%