This curried lamb recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that will satisfy your taste buds. Tender pieces of lamb are marinated in spices, cooked in a rich curry sauce, and served with fragrant basmati rice. It's the perfect comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs lamb, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the lamb cubes with curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to coat the lamb evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Add the marinated lamb cubes to the pan and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Season with salt according to taste.
- Serve the curried lamb hot with steamed basmati rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy the flavorful and tender curried lamb!
