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Indian Lamb Curry

Quick 1-hour lamb curry recipe that is consistently delicious. I also will use smoked lamb for this if you have leftovers from lamb shoulder instead of fresh lamb.

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Ingredients

Serves 4

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 10 black peppercorns (you can sub for large grain pepper (1 tsp))
  • 2 yellow onions
  • 2 pounds boneless lamb
  • 1 tbsp ginger (minced)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp cardamom
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt (sub with sour cream if you prefer)

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Method

  1. 0h
    Step 1

    Get a large pot or dutch oven put in the 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 bay leaves, 4 whole cloves, 10 black peppercorns, 2 yellow onions, and 1 tbsp garlic (minced) cook for 8-10 min on medium heat.

  2. 0.42h
    Step 2

    Add 2 pounds boneless lamb, 1 tbsp ginger (minced), 1 tsp cardamom, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 2 tsp coriander, and 2 tsp garam masala stirring regularly for another 5-8 minutes. When the lamb looks properly integrated and starting to cook through move to the next step.

  3. 0.83h
    Step 3

    Add 2 cups of water and the 1/2 cup tomato puree. Simmer medium0low heat for 45 minutes. Only add the yogurt (or sour cream) when you serve the dish warm.

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