Lamb Tarkari Recipe
A standard spicy lamb tempered with ajwain seeds
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Ingredients
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Meat
Spices
Vegetables
Liquids
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients and chop the onion, tomato, and slit the green chilies.
Cooking
- 2
- 3
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. Then, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Cook the Lamb
Add the lamb cubes to the pot and mix well to coat them with the spice mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add Water and Simmer
Pour in the water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 45 minutes or until the lamb is tender.
- 7
Finish with Ajwain and Garam Masala
Once the lamb is tender, sprinkle the ajwain seeds and garam masala over the dish. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Add Green Chilies
Finally, add the slit green chilies and stir well. Cook for another minute before removing from heat.
