Spiced Lamb Chops with Mint-Mango Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt 
• 2 cups mint leaves fresh
• 2  garlic cloves chopped
• 4  green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom 
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
• 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 1.5 tablespoons ground coriander 
• 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin 
• 16  lamb loin chops 1-inch-thick
• 2 tablespoons juice of lime fresh
• 2 pound mangoes ripe peeled seeded
• 16 servings mint sprigs fresh
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 2  serrano chiles halved seeded
• 1 teaspoon turmeric 

Equipment

• bowl
• whisk
• grill

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients in processor until smooth.
2. Transfer to small bowl. Season with salt. Cover and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
3. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
4. Whisk first 8 ingredients in small bowl.
5. Mix oil and garlic in another bowl.
6. Brush chops on both sides with oil mixture, then press chops into spice mixture to coat both sides. Grill chops to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
7. Transfer to platter.
8. Garnish with mint sprigs.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature with sauce.