Kurma Lamb Curry Recipes

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Heat the ghee in a large ovenproof casserole.
• Cover the lamb with turmeric and brown on all sides in the casserole.
• Pour in the curry base sauce, stir and cover with a lid.
• Simmer on low heat until the meat is cooked and tender. In this case, it took about 90 minutes. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan.
• Fry the cinnamon and cardamom until their aromas are released.
• Add the garlic and ginger and gently fry everything for 2 minutes.
• Pour the cooked lamb and its sauce into the pan and stir.
• Add the sugar, almonds and coconut to the curry.
• Stir and let the curry simmer slowly for 10 minutes.
• Pour in the cream and garam masala. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice, naan and your favourite Indian side dishes.

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Heat the ghee in a large frying pan or wok.
• When bubbling, toss in the cardamom pods and allow to sizzle for about 30 seconds.
• Now add the chopped onions and fry until soft and translucent (about five minutes).
• Spoon in the garlic and ginger paste and stir to combine.
• Fry this combo for about two minutes and then throw in the green chillies. I like this curry spicy so I do tend to add a few more than the three suggested.
• After about a minute, pour in the garam masala and desiccated coconut and stir it all up, followed by the diced lamb and brown it for roughly three minutes.
• Add just enough water to stop the meat and onion mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan and continue stirring and adding a drop of water here and there for about 15 minutes.
• Now add the almond flakes followed by the coconut cream along with just enough water to cover.
• Cover the pan and simmer for 40 minutes or longer if needed. If using goat or mutton you will need to add another 20 to 30 minutes cooking time.
• The lamb korma is ready when the curry is quite dry (as pictured) and the onion coated meat is very tender.
• Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with naans.

LAMB WITH CASHEW-NUT CURRY (KORMA)

Steps:

• To make the masala, combine the cashews, chilies, ginger and the cold water and blend at high speed for 1 minutes.
• Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, garlic, poppy seeds, coriander seeds and cumin.
• Blend again until the mixture is completely pulverized.
• Set the masala aside.
• Place the saffron in a small bowl, pour in boiling water and let soak for at least 10 minutes.
• In a heavy skillet heat the ghee over moderate heat until a drop of water flicked into it sputters instantly.
• Add the onions and, stirring constantly, fry for 7 or 8 minutes, until soft and golden brown.
• Stir in the salt and the masala, then add the yoghurt.
• Stirring occasionally, cook over moderate heat until the ghee lightly films the surface.
• Add the lamb, turning it about with a spoon to coat the pieces evenly.
• Squeeze the saffron between your fingers, thin stir it and its soaking liquid into the skillet.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 20 minutes, turning the lamb cubes over from time to time.
• Scatter 1/2 of the fresh coriander over the lamb and continue cooking, tightly covered for 10 minutes more, or until the lamb is tender.
• To serve, transfer the entire contents of the skillet to a heated platter, and sprinkle the top with lemon juice and the remaining fresh coriander.

LAMB KORMA CURRY

Steps:

• Coat lamb in 2 teaspoons olive oil and heart remining oil a medium saucepan, add onion and cook over low heat until soft, remove from the heat and add sweet potato.
• Heat a large frypan and brown lamb in 200gram batches and then transfer to the saucepan with the onion and sweet potato when browned.
• Add curry paste to frypan and cook for 1 minute before adding water and stir to combine and pour into the saucepan.
• Bring the saucepan to the boil and reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes and then add coconut milk powder, zucchini and peas and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Serve with rice and mango chutney.
• LEFT OVERS - Curried Lamb and Chickpea Salad (serves 2 prep 5 minutes) - Prepare salad by combining 1 cup drained canned chickpeas, sliced lebanese cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes and lettuce leaves. Remove excess sauce from leftover lamb pieces and place on top the salad and serve with mango chutney.