Red Lamb & Almond Curry Recipe
 India Recipes

Ingredients

750 g (1 1/2 lb)
60 ml (2 fl oz)
6
1 tsp
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1 tsp
3 tsp
1 tsp
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1
155 ml (5 fl oz)
440 g (14 oz)
1

boneless leg of lamb
vegetable oil
green cardamom pods, bruised
turmeric
chili powder
ground cumin
paprika
ground coriander
small piece rattan jog (type of bark which stains food red), optional
Almond Masala
natural yogurt
can chopped tomatoes
large onion, finely chopped

Method:

1. Trim excess fat from lamb and cut lamb into 4 cm (11/2 in) cubes. Heat oil in a heavy based pan, add cardamoms, turmeric, chili powder, cumin, paprika, coriander, rattan jog, if using, and masala. Fry, stirring, for 2-3 minutes, then stir in yogurt and tomatoes and bring to boil. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add lamb cubes, stir well and cover.

2. Bring to boil again, then reduce heat and cook for 40-50 minutes, until lamb is tender and liquid makes a thick sauce, stirring occasionally.

Serves 4

Tips : On special occasions, this dish can be garnished with teal silver leaf from Indian shops. Just before serving, place a sheet, silver side down, on top and peel off backing paper.