Recipe for Lamb Korma
Ingredients
- 1 kg boneless lamb, cut into 3cm cubes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cardamom pod
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes, depending on taste (less (or more)
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 medium onion, extra, sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup yogurt
Cooking Directions
Put the onion, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, salt and chili flakes into a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms (or use a mortar and pestle).
Add the spice mix to the lamb and stir well to coat. Set aside for 1 hour.
Heat ghee in a large pan or wok. Add the extra onions and cook, stirring over moderate heat until the onions soften.
Add the lamb and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly,until the lamb cubes are browned all over.
Add the tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of the yogurt and stir until combined.
Simmer uncovered until the liquid is absorbed.
Add the remaining yogurt, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring between each addition until the liquid is absorbed.
Cover the pan and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with rice, raitas and relishes.
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