Lamb Curry

13 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds boneless, trimmed lamb shoulder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 onions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons pureed garlic
  • 2 tablespoons black mustard seeds
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoons dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 quarts brown lamb stock or canned chicken broth
  • Plain yogurt and Fried Onions, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut meat, as uniformly as possible, into 2 by 3 inch cubes.
  2. 2
    Generously sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
  4. 4
    Cook meat until golden brown on all sides, then reserve on a platter.
  5. 5
    In same pot, cook onions, stirring occasionally, until golden.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and all dry spices, and cook about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. 7
    Return meat to pan and pour in lamb stock.
  8. 8
    Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 1 hour 15 minutes.
  9. 9
    Occasionally skim and discard fat that rises to the top.
  10. 10
    Ladle warm stew over a bed of basmati rice and serve with Orange Dal with Ginger and Garlic.
  11. 11
    Garnish with yogurt and Fried Onions.
  12. 12
    Serve immediately.

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