quick and easy lamb curry

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Seattle, WA
Updated on Apr 7, 2018

Usually when I do leg of lamb, we have lamb stew with the leftovers; but wanted a change, so came up with this easy lamb curry, using cooked leg of lamb. I served with steamed rice and peas.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilli flakes
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander seed
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 pound cooked lamb, cubed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1-2 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, to taste (optional)
  • - salt and pepper, if needed

How To Make quick and easy lamb curry

  • Step 1
    Heat oil in Dutch oven, over medium-high. Saute onion and garlic for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add turmeric, chilli flakes, curry powder, coriander, cumin and tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring.
  • Step 3
    Stir in lamb, tomatoes, lemon juice, coconut milk and cilantro. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with rice.

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Ingredient: Lamb
Culture: Indian
Method: Stove Top

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