Best 8 Indian Lamb Curry Recipes

ROGAN JOSH (INDIAN LAMB CURRY)

Steps:

• Make masala seasoning by combining coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, poppy seeds, peppercorns, and cloves in a dry, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until toasted and golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer toasted seeds to a blender. Add 1/4 cup water, garlic, and ginger. Blend until combined and set aside.
• Heat ghee in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and crushed cardamom seeds. Cook and stir until onions are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in reserved masala seasoning, salt, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, mace, and nutmeg; cook for 5 minutes.
• Stir in crushed tomatoes; cook for 5 minutes. Add yogurt; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add mutton and remaining 1/4 cup water. Reduce heat to low and cook until mutton is tender, 1 to 2 hours.

INDIAN LAMB CURRY WITH BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Put the onions, garlic, chili, ginger, tomatoes, coconut milk, lamb juice, lamb and spices in a large pot that can later be covered over medium-high heat.
• Bring the mixture just to a boil; cover, reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the onions are very tender, about 30 minutes.
• Stir in the cashews, then uncover and simmer steadily until reduced to desired consistency. Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro.

KAYPEE'S HOMEMADE INDIAN LAMB MASALA CURRY

Steps:

• If you have time you can marinade Lamb with Mixture of yogurt,garlic,ginger,salt,Kashmiri Red chilli powder(or Cayenne) night before or 2-4 hours for more tenderness.(But not necessary).
• In A Large Pot pour vegetable oil,turn stove on to medium high,add chopped onions,cumin seeds,garlic,ginger,bay leaves,cinnamon sticks, cloves.Saute onions until golden translucent about 6-8 minutes.
• Add Lamb pieces(Meat only,reserving the excess yogurt mixture to be added later) mix so onion mixture is blended together.Cover reduce heat to medium and let meat blend with onion mixture for about 8 minutes.Uncover give a stir ,you will see meat has given out some liquid to mixture.Add 2 tablespoon water to avoid sticking at bottom,if necessary, then add garam Masala,Curry powder,Serrano chopped chillies(Can use 1 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper)salt,nutmeg,turmeric powder,coriander powder ,reserved yogurt mixture and mix it well so Lamb pieces are blended with spices and mixture ,cover cook for 8-10 minutes,uncover and mix it well,cover cook for 10-12 minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes ,cover cook 10 minutes.Add 1-2 cups of water( depending how much gravy you want in the curry,when finished cooking,it will be reduced to about 1/3 of the water added will be finished curry gravy.)give it a stir taste gravy, add salt or Cayenne if needed,cover it 3/4 way bring heat to little over medium cook for 40-45 minutes.
• Give it a stir add cilantro,bring heat to medium low, cook another 5 minutes covered.You can add boiled eggs cut into halves,length wise,5 minutes before serving covered in gravy(OPTIONAL).
• Serve it hot with one or more of the following Indian Basmati Rice,Naan,Paratha,Chapati,Tandoori Roti.(Recipes will be submitted to food.com shortly)With side of Raw sliced onions(Sprinkle vinegar if you do not like raw),or sliced onions and chopped cucumbers, Mint or cilantro yogurt Sauce(Raita-recipe will be submitted shortly).

SOUTHERN INDIAN LAMB CURRY

Steps:

• Begin by setting a large, heavy-based pot over medium heat. Grind the cloves, fennel, cumin, coriander, and turmeric in a spice grinder. Add oil to the hot pot and pour in the spices. Throw in cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, curry leaves, and chilli. Toast for 2-3 minutes until golden and aromatic - be careful, the leaves will splatter a little. While they are toasting, add onion, garlic and ginger to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
• Season cubed lamb with salt and pepper then add to the pot of oil and spices. Brown all over, about 5-7 minutes.Add onion puree and sweat a little to remove some of the moisture - about 8 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon as you go. Now add fresh tomatoes and cover slightly with lid. Reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes until the lamb is tender. Remove the lid and skim fat off the surface. Fold in the yogurt and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and scallions serve with steamed basmati rice and raita.

INDIAN LAMB CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan; add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves.
• When leaves begin to sizzle and fragrance starts to release, add onions and saute until light golden, about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the ginger paste, garlic, chile pepper, and lamb.
• Season the lamb with salt; continue cooking, stirring mix, for about 20 minutes more, adding a little water if necessary to keep food from sticking.
• Add turmeric, coriander powder, cayenne, and garam masala; stir for 5 minutes, adding 2 tablespoons water.
• Add diced tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Then add 4 cups of water and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meat is getting tender.
• Lower heat.
• Whisk the yogurt with a fork; and add to the pot slowly.
• Then cook until meat is done to your liking and sauce is thickened.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves.
• Serve with steamed basmati rice, or hot Indian breads, such as Naan.

INDIAN LAMB AND POTATOES CURRY (ALOO GOSHT)

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil and fry onions till golden brown. (For fried onions, only add them during step two before adding water). 2. Add meat, ginger, garlic, all spices and 1/4 cup water and stir fry for 15 minutes. 3. Add 1 cup water and let it cook for 30 minutes and then add tomatoes. After adding the tomatoes, and you see that the meat is still not tender, add in another 1/2 cup water if needed. Cook till meat is tender. 4. Add in potatoes and 1/2 cup more water and cook when it is tender. 5. There should be about one cup of gravy in the Aloo Gosht stew. You may add in more or less water for desired thickness. 6. Add in jalepeno peppers and cilantro and cook in low heat for 5 minutes. 7. Serve with rice or any Indian flat bread.

WEST INDIAN LAMB CURRY

Steps:

• Pat lamb dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon curry powder, the salt, the ground ginger and the black pepper. Add spice mix to large bowl and toss with lamb.
• Combine onion, scallion, garlic, fresh ginger, allspice, thyme leaves and 2 tablespoons oil in a blender; purée until smooth. Scrape mixture over lamb and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons curry powder and heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, brown the meat on all sides. Drizzle in additional oil, if needed, to prevent meat from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Transfer browned meat to a plate as it browns.
• Once all the meat has been browned, return it to the pot, along with any juices on the plate. Add enough water to just cover meat. Bring liquid to a simmer, covered, then uncover the pot and cook gently for 45 minutes.
• Stir potato, carrot and pepper into pot. Simmer until vegetables are fork tender and meat is cooked through, about 30 to 45 minutes longer.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat and vegetables to a bowl. Simmer cooking liquid until it has reduced and thickened to a saucy consistency (to taste), about 15 minutes. Taste sauce and add more salt if needed. Pour sauce over meat. Serve over rice, topped with a squeeze of lime, a dollop of mango chutney or pickle and fresh cilantro.

INDIAN LAMB MEATBALLS IN CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine yoghurt, 1 tablespoon mint and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Place lentils in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Drain, rinse and drain well again. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add mince, onion and remaining mint. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a plate.
• Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
• Add tomato, stock and 1/4 cup water. Bring to the boil.
• Add meatballs. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens.
• Spoon steamed rice into bowls. Spoon over meatballs and sauce. Serve with minted yoghurt.