Description
Warm up your table with this authentic homemade lamb curry, rich in spices, easy to prepare, and wonderfully comforting. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it promises tender meat and a fragrant, flavorful sauce every time.
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb or mutton
- 2 medium onions
- 2 cm fresh ginger
- 2 fresh tomatoes
- A few curry leaves
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 small cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 cloves
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- ¼ bunch fresh coriander (cilantro)
- Salt, to taste
- 1 chili pepper (optional)
- Hot paprika (optional)
Instructions
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Place the oil in a large pan or Dutch oven and heat over medium.
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Add cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seeds, and curry leaves. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Stir in the sliced onions and cook until translucent and lightly browned.
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Sprinkle in salt and add the grated ginger. Mix to coat the onions.
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Add the lamb cubes and sauté until lightly browned and they start releasing their juices.
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Stir in black pepper, ground coriander, and ground cumin so the meat is coated in spices.
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Add water to just cover the meat. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the lamb is tender (add more water if needed).
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Stir in diced tomatoes, chopped fresh coriander, and sliced chili (if using). Mix well.
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Sprinkle in the desiccated coconut and simmer uncovered for another 10-15 minutes.
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Let the sauce reduce until thick and rich.
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Taste and add more salt or spices as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra fresh coriander.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 50 min
- Category: main dish
- Cuisine: indian cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal