Preparation time :;20 minutes
Cooking time ;120 minutes
Servings ;6
Ingredients
1 kg lamb (leg or shoulder) cut into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 piece of fresh ginger (5 cm), grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
400 ml lamb broth or water
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
½ cup of natural yogurt
Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for a couple more minutes until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and stir well to combine. Cook for 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Add the lamb pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Sprinkle the turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and chili powder over the lamb. Mix well so the spices coat the meat evenly.
Pour in the lamb broth or water, and add the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot.
Let it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and flakes easily with a fork. Stir occasionally and add more liquid if necessary.
Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Add the natural yogurt and mix well to smooth the sauce. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.
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