Rich lamb curry with roasted spices

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
3 tablespoons Oil
2 tablespoons Coriander seeds
2 Red chillies, cut into pcs
2.5cm cinnamon stick
3 Cloves
50 grams Grated coconut
450 grams Cubed lamb
½ teaspoon Turmeric
Salt
2 Green chillies
15 grams Fresh ginger, grated
1 small Onion, chopped
225 grams Potatoes,peeled and diced
225 grams Tomatoes,peeled and chopped
900 millilitres Boiling water
6 Curry leaves

Directions

1.Heat half the oil in a pan and fry the coriander seeds, red chilli, cinnamon, cloves and coconut for about 5 mins. then transfer to a grinder or blender and reduce to a smooth paste.

2. Put the meat in a bowl with the turmeric, ½ tsp salt, green chilli, ginger and half the onion, add spice paste and mix well. Leave to marinate for 15 mins.

3.Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan and fry the remaining onion until golden.

4.Add the marinated meat, the potato and tomato,pour on the boling water, cover and cook on a low heat for about 1 hour, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick.

5. Add extra salt to taste and sprinkle on the curry leaves.

TNT'd by Imran C. Source: Hot & Spicy Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by "Imran C." <imranc@...> on Apr 22, 1997

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