Indian Lamb Curry
"A dish from the Delhi region. Cuts of boneless beef can also be used in this recipe, but the true flavor is in the lamb. Serve with some rice, pakoras or samosas and a nice crispy salad!"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (484.6 g)
- Calories 751.7
- Total Fat - 59.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 16.2 g
- Cholesterol - 74.8 mg
- Sodium - 99.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 32.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 5.7 g
- Sugars - 12.3 g
- Protein - 23.8 g
- Calcium - 118 mg
- Iron - 3.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 64.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.3 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Heat oil in large pan; add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves.
Step 2
When leaves begin to sizzle and fragrance starts to release, add onions and saute until light golden, about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 3
Stir in the ginger paste, garlic, chile pepper, and lamb.
Step 4
Season the lamb with salt; continue cooking, stirring mix, for about 20 minutes more, adding a little water if necessary to keep food from sticking.
Step 5
Add turmeric, coriander powder, cayenne, and garam masala; stir for 5 minutes, adding 2 tablespoons water.
Step 6
Add diced tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 7
Then add 4 cups of water and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meat is getting tender.
Step 8
Lower heat.
Step 9
Whisk the yogurt with a fork; and add to the pot slowly.
Step 10
Then cook until meat is done to your liking and sauce is thickened.
Step 11
Garnish with cilantro leaves.
Step 12
Serve with steamed basmati rice, or hot Indian breads, such as Naan.
Tips
No special items needed.