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Mild Lamb Curry
- 6 tbs vegetable oil
- 6 cardamoms
- 6 cloves
- 6 peppercorns
- 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick
- 1.5 lbs cubed lamb
- 1 medium chopped onion
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 1 inch piece of ginger finely chopped
- 2 tbsps ground coriander
- 2 tsps ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground chili
- 1/2 cup plain yoghurt
- 1 tsp garam masala
- salt to taste
Heat 4 tbsps of the oil over medium heat and add the cardamoms, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon, fry for 1 - 2 minutes. Add the lamb and fry until browned. Transfer the lamb to a dish and discard the whole spices.Add the remaining 2 tbsps vegetable oil and fry onion, garlic and ginger for about 5 - 6 minutes.Add the coriander, cumin, chili and salt and cook for a further 4 minutes over a medium heat. Gradually stir in the yoghurt until it is absorbed. Return the meat to the pan along with any liquid. Add water to just cover the meat. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for about 50 - 60 minutes or until the meat is tender.Add garam masala and cook for 1 minute, stirring to mix the garam masala through. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice.
Serves 4.
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