Ingredients:
- 3 Cloves
- ½ cup Oil
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 stick Cinnamon
- 1/3 cup Plain Curd
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 Black Cardamom
- 1 tsp Grated Ginger
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1-2 Onions, chopped
- 2-3 Tomatoes, puréed
- Salt according to taste
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 10-12 Black Peppercorns
- 2 Green Chillies, chopped
- 1 kg Lamb, cut into cubes
- Chopped Coriander leaves
- 6-7 pods of Garlic, crushed
Method:
- Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, bay leaves, cloves, cardamom and peppercorns for a minute.
- Add the onion and fry until golden. Add the ginger-garlic, green chilli, lamb and a tsp of salt and stir-fry over low heat for 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle little water if it is too dry.
- Add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala & 2 tablespoons of water and stir-fry for 5 more minutes.
- Then add the puréed tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Stir constantly.
- Now add 4 cups of water and lower the heat. Add the whisked curd. Cook until the lamb is tender and fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.
Tip: Salt meat after cooking to reduce amount of liquid drawn out of tissues.