Lamb Korma

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless lamb, diced
  • 2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 inches grated fresh ginger
  • 2 -3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 12 cup natural yoghurt
  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 12-1 teaspoon chili powder (depending on taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dill seed, lightly crushed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 12 ounces ground almonds
  • 12 cup cream
  • 12 cup toasted cashew nuts (to garnish)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine half the onions, half of the ginger and half of the garlic in a large mixing bowl and add 3Tbsp of the yoghurt.
  2. 2
    Add diced lamb and stir well until evenly coated with the marinade.
  3. 3
    Cover and marinate for 1-2 hours in the fridge.
  4. 4
    When the meat is ready to cook, heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan and add remaining onions, ginger and garlic.
  5. 5
    Fry for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
  6. 6
    Remove mixture with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
  7. 7
    Add meat and marinade to the pan and fry until browned on all sides.
  8. 8
    Moisten meat with the remaining yoghurt, then add onion mixture, chili, dill seed and salt.
  9. 9
    Stir well to combine and reduce heat to a low simmer.
  10. 10
    Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until meat is tender, adding 1-2 Tbsp of water if the korma looks to dry.
  11. 11
    Combine ground almonds and cream and stir through the korma.
  12. 12
    Simmer for another 10-15 minutes then serve garnished with the toasted cashew nuts.
  13. 13
    Lovely with hot naan bread and steamed rice.

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