Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) ghee or oil
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 2.5cm (1in) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
  • 5ml (1 tsp) salt
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) ground cumin
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) ground coriander
  • 5ml (1 tsp) chilli powder
  • 5 large tomatoes, washed and chopped
  • 1kg (2 lbs) boneless stewing lamb, cut into cubes
  • 5ml (1 tsp) garam masala
  • 1 green chilli, washed and finely sliced
  • Julienned ginger root, for garnishing
  • 30g (1oz) fresh coriander leaves, washed and chopped

Instruction

  • Heat the ghee or oil in a large frying pan.
  • Fry the onions gently for about 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and fry for another minute.
  • Place the meat in the pan and brown all over on medium heat.
  • Stir in the salt, cumin, coriander and chilli powder.
  • Add the tomatoes, give it a good stir and place the lid on the pan.
  • Simmer the lamb on a low heat for 1 hour 30 minutes. Check in every once in a while to see if a little bit of water needs adding to the gravy.
  • Add the garam masala and cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Garnish with chilli, ginger and coriander. Serve with rice and naan.