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• FOOD_POSTED_BY: Bill Jersey
• FOOD_POSTED_ON: Jan 29, 2013
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• Category : Cuisines » Indian Recipes » Indian Rice
• Description : A dish from the Delhi region. Cuts of boneless beef can also be used in this recipe, but the true flavor is in the lamb. Serve with some rice, pakoras or samosas and a nice crispy salad! :)

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• Ingredients:
  
  1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb, trimmed of fat and cut into 1 pieces
  
  1/4 cup vegetable oil
  
  2 bay leaves
  
  1 black cardamom pod
  
  1 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
  
  10 peppercorns
  
  4 whole cloves
  
  1 1/2 large onions, finely chopped
  
  1 tablespoon fresh ginger paste
  
  2 teaspoons minced garlic
  
  1 green chili pepper, chopped (optional)
  
  salt
  
  1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  
  2 teaspoons coriander powder
  
  1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  
  1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
  
  1 cup diced tomato
  
  1/3 cup plain yogurt
  
  2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  
  Directions:
  
   1 Heat oil in large pan; add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves.
  
   2 When leaves begin to sizzle and fragrance starts to release, add onions and saute until light golden, about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  
   3 Stir in the ginger paste, garlic, chile pepper, and lamb.
  
   4 Season the lamb with salt; continue cooking, stirring mix, for about 20 minutes more, adding a little water if necessary to keep food from sticking.
  
   5 Add turmeric, coriander powder, cayenne, and garam masala; stir for 5 minutes, adding 2 tablespoons water.
  
   6 Add diced tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  
   7 Then add 4 cups of water and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meat is getting tender.

  
    8 Lower heat.
  
   9 Whisk the yogurt with a fork; and add to the pot slowly.
  
   10 Then cook until meat is done to your liking and sauce is thickened.
  
   11 Garnish with cilantro leaves.
  
   12 Serve with steamed basmati rice, or hot Indian breads, such as Naan.

  
  

  Note: This is a demo site. The content above has been taken from: http://www.food.com/recipe/indian-lamb-curry-27864