Lamb Curry Recipe
Lamb cooked in onion sauce with fresh ginger and spices
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Spices
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat
Cut the lamb shoulder into cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- 2
Chop the Onion
Finely chop the onions and set them aside for later use.
- 3
Grate Ginger and Mince Garlic
Grate the fresh ginger and mince the garlic cloves, combining them in a small bowl.
Cooking
- 4
- 5
Add Ginger and Garlic
Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Add Spices
Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine and toast the spices for 1-2 minutes.
- 7
Brown the Lamb
Add the cubed lamb to the pot, stirring to coat the meat in the spice mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the lamb is browned on all sides.
- 8
Add Tomato Puree and Coconut Milk
Stir in the tomato puree, then pour in the coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer the Curry
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the curry simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the flavors meld together. Stir occasionally.