Description
This rich and hearty Lamb Curry recipe is packed with bold Indian spices and tender lamb. Perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep, this one-pot dish is easy to make and full of flavor. Serve with rice or naan for the ultimate comfort food. Keywords: lamb curry, Indian lamb curry, easy curry recipe, spicy lamb stew, slow-cooked lamb curry.
Ingredients
600g lamb shoulder or leg, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons tomato paste
400g crushed tomatoes
150g plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon paprika
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1.5 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or ghee)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: 0.5 cup water or broth (if sauce is too thick)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add lamb in batches, searing until browned. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook until golden and soft. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add all the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper). Toast the spices for about a minute.
4. Stir in tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Let it cook for a couple of minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and mix well. Add water or broth if needed.
5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Stir in the yogurt gently and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt or spices as needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, alongside rice or naan.
Notes
Use lamb shoulder or leg for best flavor and tenderness.
Yogurt should be stirred in at the end to prevent curdling.
This curry tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg