Description
A delicious and aromatic lamb curry recipe that’s perfect for a hearty meal. Tender lamb pieces cooked in a rich, spiced sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g lamb, cut into cubes
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add lamb cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- Stir in turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add tomato puree and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- Pour in 2 cups of water, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until lamb is tender.
- Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Notes
- Marinate the lamb in yogurt for 30 minutes beforehand for extra tenderness.
- Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level.
- Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lamb curry, Indian curry, spiced lamb, hearty meal