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Spicy lamb recipe

Ingredients (nutrition)

  • 1 3/4 pt water
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 lb 2 oz lamb, cut into bite size chunks
  • 4 fl oz sunflower oil
  • 1 1/2 finely sliced onions
  • 3 mashed garlic cloves
  • 1 green chili
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 12 curry leaves
  • 1 finely chopped fresh root ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 4 oz desiccated coconut
  • salt to taste

Preparation (instructions)

  1. In a large saucepan, add water, 3/4 teaspoon of turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Bring to boil and add lamb.
  3. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until lamb is well cooked.
  4. Transfer lamb to a plate and set aside.
  5. Heat oil in a frying pan and sweat onions until golden and caramelized.
  6. Stir in garlic, chilli, coriander and remaining turmeric.
  7. Add curry leaves and ginger and cook for about 1 1/2 minutes.
  8. Drain any excess water from the lamb and add lamb into frying pan.
  9. Add ground black pepper and garam masala.
  10. Stir fry until liquid mixture evaporates.
  11. Stir in coconut and add salt to taste.
  12. Give a quick stir and serve hot with basmati rice.

Servings: 4

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