Spice Grilled Lamb Chops over Curried Couscous

SERVES 4

1 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon garam masala
Salt to taste
1 ½ pound (½-inch-thick) lamb chops
¼ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
1 ½ cups water
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups couscous

Mix together yogurt, garam masala and salt. Marinate the lamb chops with the yogurt mixture
overnight or for at least 4 hours. In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, toast
curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, and paprika, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add water, salt and butter and bring to a boil. Place couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour in boiling water mixture, then quickly cover with a plastic wrap and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes.

Preheat the grill or a broiler 10 minutes to 375º F.

Grill the lamb chops, turning over once for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side and set aside.
Fluff couscous with a fork and transfer it onto a serving platter. Place the lamb chops over the couscous and serve hot.