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Delicious homemade lamb curry served with rice and garnished with cilantro.

Lamb Curry

A comforting lamb curry with a rich flavor profile and tender texture, perfect for serving with rice or naan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs lamb (shoulder or leg), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, grated
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable or coconut)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • to taste Salt
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for a minute.
  5. Add the chopped tomatoes along with the coriander and turmeric powders.
  6. Cook until the tomatoes soften and blend with the spices.
  7. Introduce the lamb pieces and sear them until browned on all sides.
  8. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Allow the lamb to cook low and slow for about 1.5 hours or until fork-tender.
  10. Before serving, sprinkle in the garam masala and chili powder.
  11. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  12. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Consider substituting lamb with chickpeas or vegetables for a vegan version. Freshly squeezed lemon juice enhances the flavors.

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