Lamb curry

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Lamb curry

Recipe by Bernie Torras
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Course: PrincipalCuisine: IndiaDifficulty: Media
Persons

8

rations
Preparation time

30

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

5

minutes
Calories

680

kcal/ration
Total time

1

hour 

35

minutes

Experience a new culinary fusion with our tasty Lamb Curry. With an exotic touch of spices such as turmeric, cumin and garam masala, this succulent lamb is cooked to perfection in a tomato and Greek yogurt-based sauce.

Enjoy it while listening to the rhythms of our playlist specially selected for this dish. The farmeante aroma of garlic and ginger adds an extra touch of attraction to this dish ideal for sharing.

Prepare yourself to delight your palate with a symphony of flavors that will awaken your senses. Turn on the stove, press play and start cooking!

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Ingredientes

  • 4 t.s. tablespoons Sunflower oil

  • 1,2 kg Leg of lamb, boneless and cut into small pieces

  • 1 large white onion, chopped

  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed

  • 2 cm Fresh ginger, peeled and grated

  • 4 bay leaves

  • 2 natural tomato cans

  • 2 c.c. teaspoons Sugar

  • 250 ml Unsweetened Greek yogurt

  • 2 c.c. teaspoons Turmeric powder

  • 2 c.c. teaspoons Cumin powder

  • 1 c.c. teaspoons Garam masala

  • 2 c.c. teaspoons Cilantro powder

  • Lemon juice

  • Salt

Pasos

  • In a heavy-based pot, heat the oil.
  • Add the bay leaves and onion. Brown over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the lamb and brown the pieces until all the liquid has evaporated, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the ginger and garlic. Cook until they release their aroma.
  • Add all the spices and let them infuse with the meat.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Then add the sugar. Reserving the juice from the canned tomatoes can add a deeper flavor to the curry, use it to adjust the consistency of the sauce to your preference.
  • Reduce the heat and add the yogurt, stirring well. Before adding the yogurt, make sure the curry is simmering. The addition of yogurt at high temperatures may cause it to separate and the texture of the curry may not be as desired.
  • Season with salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Add 400 ml of freshly boiled water. Stir and bring back to a boil.
  • Cover the pot and simmer for 40 minutes, until the lamb is tender. The cooking time of lamb may vary, in a slow cooker it may take longer to cook. It is important to check the tenderness of the meat before removing it from the heat.
  • Add a squeeze of lime and serve the curry with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Adjust the salt at the end of cooking. Sometimes with water and spices it can be altered. For a refreshing touch, you could also grate some lemon zest.

Notas

  • Curry always tastes better the next day, so don't hesitate to prepare it in advance and reheat it before serving.
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  • Make sure the leg of lamb is well cleaned of fat and chopped into even pieces so they cook evenly.
  • Try toasting the spices lightly with the meat before adding the tomatoes and yoghurt. This helps to release the essential oils from the spices and add flavor to the curry.
  • Mutton curry can be accompanied with basmati rice or naans (Indian bread) to complete the dish.

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Información nutricional (por ración)*

  • Serving Size: 150g
  • Calories: 680kcal
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Key points of the recipe

  1. Temperature control when adding the yogurt: Make sure the curry is simmering before adding the yogurt to prevent it from cutting and affecting the texture of the dish.
  2. Cooking the lamb: Cook the lamb over low heat and check its tenderness before the end of cooking. The meat must be tender and well cooked to obtain the best texture and flavor.
  3. Use of spices: Lightly toast the spices with the meat before adding the tomatoes and yogurt to release their essential oils and maximize the flavor of the curry.

Pairing with wine

For this flavorful and spicy recipe, I would recommend pairing it with a medium to full-bodied red wine, such as a Syrah/Shiraz. The reason is that lamb is a type of red meat that generally pairs well with red wines and Syrah/Shiraz in particular has good body and rich flavors with subtle spice notes. This wine can be a good counterpoint to the rich and spicy flavors of the lamb curry.

In addition, the robust and spicy flavors of curry, especially garlic and ginger, can be countered by the balance of fruit and spice offered by the Syrah/Shiraz.

We should avoid pairing this recipe with a light white wine, which would be dominated by strong and spicy flavors and would not add anything to the palette of flavors already present in the dish. It would also be advisable to avoid wines with a high tannin content, which could sour the experience due to the presence of spices and seasonings in the curry.

Beer pairing

Lamb curry has a wide variety of flavors due to the amount of spices it contains. The richness of the lamb and the intense flavor of the spices need a beer that can withstand these strong ingredients. I recommend an Indian Pale Ale (IPA) to pair with this dish. IPA beers have a high level of hops and a pronounced bitterness that can balance the fat of the lamb and the spicy, peppery flavors. In addition, this type of beer often has citrus notes that can complement the lemony touch of the recipe. On the other hand, beers with overly sweet or fruity notes such as Hefeweizen or fruit beers should be avoided as they may clash with the intense flavors of curry.

Careful!

Typical allergens

Avoid this recipe if any diner has allergies* to: Dairy

* In Puchero MIX we inform you about the most typical allergens in this dish. However, we recommend that you ask all diners if they have any specific food allergies. In addition, we recommend checking the labels of all individual ingredients to ensure that they do not contain traces of other allergens, as conditions may vary by producer or manufacturer.

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