½ ripe but firm mango, thinly sliced, cut into 1" pieces
3 dried bird chiles or dried chiles de árbol
3 dried bay leaves
1 3" cinnamon stick
1 whole star anise
5 black peppercorns
3 whole cloves
½ tsp. cumin seeds
1 Tbsp. Kashmiri chile powder or paprika
⅓ cup malt vinegar
1 Tbsp. finely grated green papaya (optional)
6 garlic cloves, finely grated, divided
1 4" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated, divided
2 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or 3¾ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
12 1"-thick lamb rib chops
10 dried bird chiles or dried chiles de árbol
2 Tbsp. coriander seeds
2 Tbsp. cumin seeds
½ cup mustard oil* or vegetable oil
1 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
¼ cup Kashmiri chile powder or paprika
1 Tbsp. garam masala
Vegetable oil (for grill)
Melted unsalted butter (for brushing)
Mint leaves (for serving)
A spice mill or mortar and pestle
*Most mustard oils are not FDA-approved as edible in the United States due to their high erucic acid content. If you are concerned, look for Yandilla, an FDA-approved brand, online, or use vegetable oil instead.
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