Weekday Lamb Curry
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Heat Oil and Temper Spices
Heat 1/3 cup of mustard oil over a medium flame in a pressure cooker. Add 2 small bay leaves, 1 tsp of cumin seeds, and 3/4 tsp of fenugreek seeds. for a few seconds until fragrant.
Sauté Onions
Add 2 medium-sized sliced onions to the oil and until the onions become slightly brown at the edges.
Add Ginger Garlic Paste
Add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste and for about until the raw smell disappears.
Sauté Lamb Pieces
Add 1 kg of lamb curry pieces to the cooker and for over a medium flame, stirring occasionally, until the lamb changes color.
Add Dry Spices and Salt
Add 1 tsp of crushed black pepper, 3/4 tsp of ground turmeric, 1 tsp of ground coriander, 1 tsp of ground red chilli, 1 tsp of chilli flakes, 1 tsp of ready-made meat masala, and salt to taste. Mix well to coat the lamb pieces evenly with the spices. over a low flame for .
Add Tomato Paste and Water
Add 1 1/2 tbsp of tomato paste and 2 1/2 cups of water to the lamb. Mix everything thoroughly.
Pressure Cook the Lamb
Close the pressure cooker lid and pressure cook over a medium flame for (or until 3 whistles are heard).
Release Pressure and Boil
Let the pressure cool down naturally before opening the lid. Once opened, bring the curry to a boil and cook over a high flame for , allowing the gravy to thicken slightly.
Garnish and Serve
Add some chopped coriander leaves to the curry and mix well. The Weekday Lamb Curry is now ready to be served. Serve hot with rice or any bread of your choice.
Before You Cook
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No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Variations
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- Adjust spice levels to your
Adjust spice levels to your preference by adding more or less chili.
- For a thicker gravyCustomise
Cook for a few extra minutes after adding coriander leaves.
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