Lamb Curry
Serves: 4
Storage: Keeps refrigerated for up to one week
Difficulty and time: Easy, 1.5 hours
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons oil
- 1 kg lamb shoulder or roasting meat, diced into 2cm pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, cut length ways (remove seeds)
- 4 garlic gloves, minced
- 1/2 inch garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder (or to taste)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tablespoon raw curry powder
- 1 can coconut cream
- 3 crushed cardamom pods (lightly crushed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
Method:
- Fry onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli, chilli powder and turmeric in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, until onion is golden and softened and spices are fragrant.
- Add cinnamon and cardamom pods.
- Increase heat to high, add lamb pieces, and fry until browned.
- Add 1 can coconut cream, 1/2 can water and add 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste).
- Simmer lamb on high heat until sauce becomes thick and darkened, approximately 45 minutes.
- Once sauce is at desired consistency, place lid, reduce heat and simmer until pools of oil appear at surface.
- At the last 5 minutes, stir in two tablespoons of vinegar.
Serve with rice and curry of your choice. Enjoy!