Best 6 Authentic Lamb Curry Recipes

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Lamb curry is a traditional dish that can be found in many cultures around the world. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. In this article, we will explore the different ways to make an authentic lamb curry, from the classic Indian dish to the more unique variations found in other parts of the world. We will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create a delicious and memorable lamb curry that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC INDIAN LAMB CURRY RECIPE



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This authentic Indian lamb curry is incredibly flavorful and cooks quickly using the Instant Pot. It includes traditional Indian spices like cardamom, cloves, coriander, bay leaves, and turmeric. This dish is low calorie and freezes great for leftovers and meal planning.

Provided by Sondra Barker

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
1 tsp garam marsala
½ tsp coriander
1 tsp salt (pink himalayan)
½ tsp pepper
2 lbs Lamb (lean shoulder stew meat)
2 whole tomatoes (on the vine)
½ cup beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
½ cup greek yogurt (fat free)
1 tbsp ghee (or butter)
½ cup sweet onions (diced)
3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 tbsp ginger (fresh grated)
2 whole green cardamom pods
2 whole cloves
1 whole bay leaf
1½ tsp turmeric
½ tsp garam marsala
½ tsp paprika
¼ tsp coriander
⅛ tsp cayenne pepper (add more if you like it spicey)
1 tsp salt (pink himalayan)

Steps:

  • First, marinate your lamb with the marinade ingredients and set to the side.
  • Then seed, peel, and dice your tomatoes reserving the juice in a bowl. Whisk in the beef broth, tomato paste, and all spices (except the cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf). Set to the side.
  • Put your Instant Pot onto the saute mode "normal". Once the pot is heated, add your ghee, onions, garlic, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaf. Saute for 2-3 minutes and then add your diced tomatoes and saute for another minute. Add your lamb and stir together all ingredients, then add your reserved sauce with the tomato juice, beef, broth, tomato paste, and spices.
  • Turn off your Instant Pot and turn it onto the pressure cook setting on high for 20 minutes. Quick-release and turn off your instant pot. Let cool for a minute and then add in the Greek yogurt.
  • If you are cooking this on the stove, you will follow all instructions exactly the same and simmer on very low heat for 60 minutes. Then let cool and add in your yogurt.
  • If you are using a slow-cooker, add your lamb at the very bottom and top with the tomatoes, then onions, garlic, and ginger. Pour the sauce (reserved tomato juice, beef broth, tomato paste, and spices) over the top and add the cardamom, cloves, and bay leaf. Slow cook for 8 hours. Once finished let cool slightly and then add the yogurt. In the slow-cooker you can omit the ghee.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 507 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 972 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

INDIAN LAMB CURRY



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This authentic Indian lamb curry is made with lamb shoulder. It's simmered with fragrant spices, caramelized onions, and Greek yogurt until fork-tender. Served over Indian bread or rice, this is a meal on its own.

Provided by Veena Azmanov

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 lb Lamb (leg or shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces)
1 tbsp Oil (Cooking or Olive oil )
1 tbsp Ghee (or oil)
2 tbsp Garlic (4 large garlic cloves minced)
2 tbsp Ginger (3-inch fresh ginger grated)
3 cups Onions (red or brown finely chopped)
1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
¾ cup Yogurt (Greek, plain)
1 tbsp Lemon juice
½ tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Kosher salt
2 Cinnamon stick
8 Cloves
8 Green cardamoms
2 Black cardamoms
3 Bay leaves
1 Mace ((optional))
2 tbsp Coriander powder
¾ tbsp Cumin powder
¼ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Cayenne (hot)
1 tbsp Paprika (sweet)
1 tbsp Fenugreek leaves ((optional))
½ tsp Garam masala powder

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or heavy bottom skillet, add the oil, ghee, and whole spices.Pro tip - if possible use a Dutch oven as it retains heat evenly and will cook without losing too much liquid. if not, use a heavy bottom skillet with a tight lid.
  • Then, add onions and saute until caramelized, almost brown - about 10 minutes (see video).Pro tip - depending on the heat it may take 10 to 15 minutes to caramelize the onions. Do not cook on high as it will burn the onions not caramelize.
  • Next, add the ginger and garlic - saute for another minute. Add the lamb pieces, saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the lamb is no longer pink.Pro tip - ginger and garlic can burn easily so keep the heat on medium. Then turn the heat a little higher to sear the lamb on all sides.
  • Then, add the ground spices and chopped tomatoes. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Next, add the yogurt. Combine it then add 1/2 cup water. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.Pro tip - stir the yogurt separately in a small bowl to ensure there are no lumps before you add it to the lamb otherwise you will have lumps in the curry.
  • Continue to simmer it on the stovetop on medium-low heat stirring frequently until meat is cooked through and becomes fork-tender - about 1 to 1 ½ hour adding water if necessary. Pro tip - Always ensure you have enough water so the meat has enough moisture to cook. If necessary add ¼ to ½ cup more.
  • When cooked to fork-tender, taste and adjust seasoning. Adjust gravy by adding a bit more water depending on how you going to serve it.Pro tip - If you serve it with chapati, naan, or roti - keep it thick. If you serve with rice, add a little water to make a gravy.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AUTHENTIC INDIAN LAMB CURRY



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This lovely lamb curry recipe was given to me by my indian partner. I have always marvelled at her lamb curries and finally convinced her to share her secrets with me. I tried this on my own and was amazed by the simplicity of it and the amazing flavour of the curry. What's best is that no curry pastes etc are used just simple herbs and spices - and of course the lamb!!! Enjoy please.

Provided by lockma

Categories     Curries

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 Portions, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 kg leg of lamb, cut into 1 . 5 to 2 inch cube sized pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
4 medium onions, Sliced
2 black cardamom pods
8 -10 green cardamoms
1 -2 inch cinnamon stick
20 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seed
8 -10 green bird's eye chilies, Broken into halves (seeds still inside)
5 -10 dried bay leaves (depending on size)
4 large tomatoes (cut roughly into small sized pieces)
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
3 teaspoons coriander powder
1 tablespoon salt
4 tablespoons natural yoghurt
coriander leaves, chopped
1 lemon
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Wash the lamb well in cold water removing the loose slimey film from each piece. Don't worry about drying the lamb - keep it nice and wet (the lamb absorbs the water and allows the meat to become nice and tender).
  • In a large steel saucepan heat the oil and then add in the onions to fry over a high heat. When the onions have started to go translucent then add in the Black and Green Cardamoms, Cinnamon Stick, Black peppercorn, finger chillies, Bay leaves, Salt and finally the Cumin Seeds. Continue to fry over high heat until the onions have turned a reddish brown colour. Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add in the ginger paste, garlic paste and fry for a few minutes adding some water. Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add the turmeric, coriander and chilli powder and mix in well. Add in a further ½ cup of water. Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and then lower the heat and continue to slow fry until the tomatoes have disintegrated into the sauce and the oil starts to separate. This may take a little time! Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add in the lamb and stir well to coat everything and then finally add in the yoghurt. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes to an hour stirring every 5 or 10 minutes to stop it all burning at the bottom of the pan.
  • The dish is ready when the lamb is soft and tender and the oil has once again separated from the sauce. Once cooked add in the juice of the lemon.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with warm fresh Naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.8, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 1047.9, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 19, Sugar 5.3, Protein 53.3

LAMB CURRY



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I've made this lamb curry recipe many times and it's always been popular. The spiciness can be varied by using more or less curry powder. Good warmed over too. Possible condiments: sliced bananas, shredded coconut, toasted almonds, chopped green pepper.

Provided by Anonymous

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium onion, sliced
3 cups beef broth
¼ cup seedless golden raisins
¼ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup mango chutney
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup uncooked white rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat. Saute lamb and onion in the hot oil until lamb is browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, raisins, almonds, chutney, vinegar, curry, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in rice. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.1 g, Cholesterol 86.9 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 1394.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

EASY LEFTOVER LAMB CURRY



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Don't know what to with with leg of lamb leftovers? This easy lamb curry recipe will not disappoint! This recipe is also great with chicken! Serve with optional cilantro, shredded coconut, and peanuts as garnishes.

Provided by Hkwilkins1

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups diced leftover roast lamb
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons mild curry powder
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup golden raisins
3 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle lamb with salt. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick pot or large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir lamb in the hot butter until heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove meat and keep warm.
  • Melt remaining butter in the same pot over medium heat and cook and stir onion until golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in curry. Cook for 1 minute. Return meat; add broth and raisins. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 85.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.6 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

HOME-STYLE LAMB CURRY



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Storecupboard spices along with puréed onions, garlic and ginger create an authentic flavour in this tender lamb curry, that's rich in iron and two of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

thumb-sized piece ginger, ½ cut into matchsticks, the rest left whole
2 onions, quartered
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp fennel seeds
750g leg of lamb, diced
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 red chilli or green chilli, deseeded and sliced
small bunch coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves roughly chopped
basmati rice and mango chutney or raita, to serve

Steps:

  • Put ½ the thumb-sized piece of ginger, 2 quartered onions and 4 garlic cloves in a food processor with 300ml water. Blitz to a smooth purée.
  • Scrape down the sides with a spoon and blitz again to make it as smooth as you can. Tip into a deep sauté pan, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Remove the lid and cook for 5 mins more, stirring occasionally. By now the liquid should be all gone. If not, cook a little longer.
  • Add 2 tbsp rapeseed oil to the pan with the remaining piece of ginger, cut into matchsticks. Turn up the heat and fry, stirring, for 3-5 mins until it starts to colour.
  • Stir in 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground turmeric and ½ tsp fennel seeds, then add 750g leg of lamb. Stir-fry until the lamb changes colour.
  • Tip in 400g can chopped tomatoes with a can of water and 1 deseeded and sliced red or green chilli, season well, cover and leave to simmer for 1 hr.
  • Stir in the finely chopped stalks from a small bunch coriander, re-cover and cook for a final 30 mins until the lamb is tender. Add a splash of water if necessary to loosen the consistency as it cooks.
  • Stir in the roughly chopped coriander leaves and serve with basmati rice and mango chutney or raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use bone-in lamb and brown the pieces in a large pot or Dutch oven before adding the other ingredients.
  • To make the curry more flavorful, use a variety of spices, such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. You can also add a bit of green chili pepper for a spicy kick.
  • If you don't have any yogurt on hand, you can use sour cream instead. However, yogurt will give the curry a more tangy flavor.
  • Be sure to simmer the curry for at least 30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the curry with basmati rice, naan bread, or roti. You can also garnish it with fresh cilantro or mint.

Conclusion:

Lamb curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, even for beginners. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a restaurant-quality lamb curry in your own kitchen.

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