The Paleo Recipe Book

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Indian Non-Vegetarian Curry Recipes - Lamb Curry

This is a basic lamb curry which is simple to make. Vary the chilli according to taste for a mild to medium to very hot curry, or use a combination for chilli powder and green chillies for more flavour.

Serves 3-4.

Preparation and cooking time: 15 minutes.

Ingredients :

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 pint (425ml or three cups) curry sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chilli powder
1 lb (450g) cooked lamb
1 level teaspoon garam masala
½ level teaspoon ground cummin
Pinch ground fenugreek
1 tablespoon finely chopped green coriander

Directions :

1. Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan, add the curry sauce and bring to the boil.

2. Continue to cook on a high heat and add the salt, chilli powder, and the cooked lamb. Mix well and cook for about five minutes.

3. Turn down the heat to a simmer and stir in the garam masala, ground cummin, and dried fenugreek. Simmer for a further 6-7 minutes.

4. Skim off any excess oil. Sprinkle on the coriander just before serving.