Finely grind cumin seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
Thinly slice bottom 6 inches of lemongrass, discarding remainder. Purée lemongrass, shallots, garlic, ginger, cumin, sugar, salt, turmeric, cayenne, and water in a food processor, scraping down side occasionally, until as smooth as possible, about 2 minutes. (Paste will not be completely smooth.)
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Add lemongrass paste, then reduce heat to moderately low and cook, stirring constantly, until paste begins to stick to bottom of skillet and is very thick, 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer paste to a bowl and cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
Pat lamb chops dry and rub lemongrass paste all over them, then arrange in 1 layer in a 13- by 9-inch dish. Marinate, covered and chilled, at least 12 and up to 24 hours.
Prepare grill for cooking over direct heat with medium-hot charcoal.
Grill lamb on a lightly oiled grill rack, covered only if using a gas grill, loosening lamb from grill with a metal spatula, turning over occasionally, and moving around on grill when flare-ups occur, 9 to 11 minutes total for medium-rare. (Some of lemongrass paste will fall off.) Transfer chops to a platter and let stand, loosely covered with foil, 10 minutes. Discard wooden picks.
Whisk together lime zest and juice, remaining 1/4 cup oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon over chops and sprinkle with herbs.
Cooks' note: If you aren't able to grill outdoors, preheat an oiled shallow heavy baking pan 5 minutes in lower third of a 450°F oven. Add chops and roast until undersides are golden, about 15 minutes, then turn over and roast 5 to 6 minutes more for medium-rare.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	702.81 Kcal (2943 kJ)
Calories from fat	525.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	58.42g	90%
Cholesterol	156.9mg	52%
Sodium	466.07mg	19%
Potassium	432.13mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.08g	4%
Sugars	6.09g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	7%
Protein	32.05g	64%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	10%
Iron	4.8mg	27%
Calcium	61.7mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	264.01 Kcal (1105 kJ)
Calories from fat	197.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.94g	90%
Cholesterol	58.94mg	52%
Sodium	175.08mg	19%
Potassium	162.33mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.54g	4%
Sugars	2.29g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.64g	7%
Protein	12.04g	64%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	10%
Iron	1.8mg	27%
Calcium	23.2mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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