Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Chops

½ tsp. ground cumin

¼ tsp. ground cardamom

¼ tsp. ground allspice

¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper

¼ tsp. ground ginger

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

¼ tsp. cinnamon

1 ½ tsp. Kosher salt

3 garlic cloves, minced

8 lamb rib chops (2 pounds)

2 tbsp. vegetable oil

1 tbsp. chopped cilantro

Preparation:

In a small bowl, mix the spices with 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt. Pat the garlic all over the lamb chops, then sprinkle them with the spice mixture. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the chops and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, for about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer the chops to plates, garnish with the cilantro and serve. Serve with couscous. Serves: 4.