Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min.

Makes 2 servings.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted andcoarsely ground
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, toasted andcoarsely ground
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 (3/4-inch-thick) pork chops
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantrogarnish: lime wedges

    DIRECTIONS

    Combine cumin, coriander, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Rub spice mixture on both sides of chops.

    Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook chops until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes on each side.


    Serve pork chops sprinkled with cilantro and garnish with lime wedges.