Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water or lamb broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water or lamb broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lamb:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add lamb cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is golden brown.
- Add Spices:
- Add curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and garam masala to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions, garlic, and ginger with the spices.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook until they soften.
- Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the Curry:
- Pour in the coconut milk and water or lamb broth. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- Final Touches:
- Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your flavorful lamb curry with rice or naan bread.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lamb:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add lamb cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is golden brown.
- Add Spices:
- Add curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and garam masala to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions, garlic, and ginger with the spices.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook until they soften.
- Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the Curry:
- Pour in the coconut milk and water or lamb broth. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- Final Touches:
- Remove the cinnamon stick and bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve:
- Enjoy your flavorful lamb curry with rice or naan bread.
