Method
To prepare your spice rub, remove Cardamom seeds from pods by lightly crushing pod with a heavy pestle and removing seeds. Discard Pods. Toast Cardamom Seeds, Coriander Seeds and Cumin Seeds stove top in a small pan for a minute or so. Transfer to a mortar. Add Black Peppercorns and crush to a coarse powder. Add Sumac and Salt and mix well. Rub your Lamb Chops, cover and leave at room temperature for 1 hour before cooking. If you aren’t ready to cook, cover and refrigerate but bring to room temperature an hour before cooking.
Heat a cast iron skillet with 2 tbsps. Olive Oil to high heat. Carefully add in 5 lamb chops and cook them for 2 minutes per side. Set aside while you cook the second batch. Add all Lamb Chops into skillet and transfer to a 400f oven for 3 minutes. Plate and enjoy.