lamb curry with apricots

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38 Pinches
Nassau Bay, TX
Updated on Jun 13, 2011

My husband, who absolutely loves a good curry, fell in love with this recipe!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield 3-4 Texans

Ingredients

  • LAMB MEATBALLS:
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 2 teaspoons ground sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • CURRY SAUCE
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 1/2 cups greek yogurt
  • 4 tablespoons curry powder
  • 3 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 cup dried apricots, halved

How To Make lamb curry with apricots

  • Step 1
    Add 1/4 cup olive oil to large skillet and set over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup pine nuts and toast in skillet till a light golden color, set aside in bowl. Do not drain skillet of oil.
  • Step 2
    Prepare Lamb Meatballs: In a medium mixing bowl combine lamb, 1/2 cup of the toasted pine nuts, sea salt, black pepper, curry powder, and turmeric. Form into 2" balls. Place in skillet over medium-high heat till brown, about 10 minutes. Do not drain oil.
  • Step 3
    Add water and stir about 3 minutes. Stir in yogurt until blended. Add pine nuts and rest of ingredients, stirring frequently. Cook on medium-high heat for about 7-10 minutes until sauce thickens (similar to slightly watery gravy). Stir frequently so as not to let bottom settle and burn.
  • Step 4
    Serve with your choice of rice or couscous. Enjoy!!

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