Best 6 Best Lamb For Curry Recipes

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Lamb curry is a classic dish that can be found in many cultures around the world. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. There are many different ways to make lamb curry, but the most popular recipes typically include lamb, onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and a variety of spices. The lamb is usually browned before being added to the curry sauce, which is then simmered until the lamb is tender.

In this article, we will provide you with three of the best lamb curry recipes that you can try at home. The first recipe is for a traditional Indian lamb curry. This recipe uses a variety of spices, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, to create a flavorful and aromatic curry. The second recipe is for a Pakistani lamb karahi. This recipe uses a simpler spice blend, but it still packs a lot of flavor. The third recipe is for a Jamaican lamb curry. This recipe uses a combination of Caribbean spices, including allspice, thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers, to create a unique and flavorful curry.

No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this delicious and hearty dish. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to cook up a storm!

Let's cook with our recipes!

INDIAN LAMB CURRY



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This authentic Indian lamb curry is made with lamb shoulder. It's simmered with fragrant spices, caramelized onions, and Greek yogurt until fork-tender. Served over Indian bread or rice, this is a meal on its own.

Provided by Veena Azmanov

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Main Course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 lb Lamb (leg or shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces)
1 tbsp Oil (Cooking or Olive oil )
1 tbsp Ghee (or oil)
2 tbsp Garlic (4 large garlic cloves minced)
2 tbsp Ginger (3-inch fresh ginger grated)
3 cups Onions (red or brown finely chopped)
1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
¾ cup Yogurt (Greek, plain)
1 tbsp Lemon juice
½ tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Kosher salt
2 Cinnamon stick
8 Cloves
8 Green cardamoms
2 Black cardamoms
3 Bay leaves
1 Mace ((optional))
2 tbsp Coriander powder
¾ tbsp Cumin powder
¼ tsp Turmeric powder
1 tbsp Cayenne (hot)
1 tbsp Paprika (sweet)
1 tbsp Fenugreek leaves ((optional))
½ tsp Garam masala powder

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or heavy bottom skillet, add the oil, ghee, and whole spices.Pro tip - if possible use a Dutch oven as it retains heat evenly and will cook without losing too much liquid. if not, use a heavy bottom skillet with a tight lid.
  • Then, add onions and saute until caramelized, almost brown - about 10 minutes (see video).Pro tip - depending on the heat it may take 10 to 15 minutes to caramelize the onions. Do not cook on high as it will burn the onions not caramelize.
  • Next, add the ginger and garlic - saute for another minute. Add the lamb pieces, saute for 2 to 3 minutes until the lamb is no longer pink.Pro tip - ginger and garlic can burn easily so keep the heat on medium. Then turn the heat a little higher to sear the lamb on all sides.
  • Then, add the ground spices and chopped tomatoes. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Next, add the yogurt. Combine it then add 1/2 cup water. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.Pro tip - stir the yogurt separately in a small bowl to ensure there are no lumps before you add it to the lamb otherwise you will have lumps in the curry.
  • Continue to simmer it on the stovetop on medium-low heat stirring frequently until meat is cooked through and becomes fork-tender - about 1 to 1 ½ hour adding water if necessary. Pro tip - Always ensure you have enough water so the meat has enough moisture to cook. If necessary add ¼ to ½ cup more.
  • When cooked to fork-tender, taste and adjust seasoning. Adjust gravy by adding a bit more water depending on how you going to serve it.Pro tip - If you serve it with chapati, naan, or roti - keep it thick. If you serve with rice, add a little water to make a gravy.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WEST INDIAN LAMB CURRY



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Curried goat is a popular dish in the West Indies, but lamb makes a fine substitute here in the United States, where goat meat is hard to find. This version, by the chef Martin Maginley from the Round Hill resort in Jamaica, is deeply flavored with allspice and Scotch bonnet peppers, but not overwhelming spicy. If you have time to make it the day before, it gets better as it sits, and gives you a chance to scoop some of the fat off the top of the stew before reheating over a low flame. And if you can procure goat, use it here in place of the lamb.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, curries, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 pounds boneless lamb (or goat) stew meat, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons curry powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt, more to taste
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large white onion, coarsely chopped
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/2 inch fresh ginger, peeled if desired and coarsely chopped
4 whole allspice berries
2 thyme sprigs, leaves stripped
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1 1/2 cups diced potato
1 cup diced carrots
1 to 2 small Scotch bonnet peppers, seeded and chopped
Cooked white rice or coconut rice, for serving (see note)
Lime wedges, for serving
Mango chutney or mango pickle, for serving
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Pat lamb dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon curry powder, the salt, the ground ginger and the black pepper. Add spice mix to large bowl and toss with lamb.
  • Combine onion, scallion, garlic, fresh ginger, allspice, thyme leaves and 2 tablespoons oil in a blender; purée until smooth. Scrape mixture over lamb and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in 2 teaspoons curry powder and heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, brown the meat on all sides. Drizzle in additional oil, if needed, to prevent meat from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Transfer browned meat to a plate as it browns.
  • Once all the meat has been browned, return it to the pot, along with any juices on the plate. Add enough water to just cover meat. Bring liquid to a simmer, covered, then uncover the pot and cook gently for 45 minutes.
  • Stir potato, carrot and pepper into pot. Simmer until vegetables are fork tender and meat is cooked through, about 30 to 45 minutes longer.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat and vegetables to a bowl. Simmer cooking liquid until it has reduced and thickened to a saucy consistency (to taste), about 15 minutes. Taste sauce and add more salt if needed. Pour sauce over meat. Serve over rice, topped with a squeeze of lime, a dollop of mango chutney or pickle and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 580 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOME-STYLE LAMB CURRY



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Storecupboard spices along with puréed onions, garlic and ginger create an authentic flavour in this tender lamb curry, that's rich in iron and two of your 5-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 2h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

thumb-sized piece ginger, ½ cut into matchsticks, the rest left whole
2 onions, quartered
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 cinnamon stick
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp fennel seeds
750g leg of lamb, diced
400g can chopped tomatoes
1 red chilli or green chilli, deseeded and sliced
small bunch coriander, stalks finely chopped, leaves roughly chopped
basmati rice and mango chutney or raita, to serve

Steps:

  • Put ½ the thumb-sized piece of ginger, 2 quartered onions and 4 garlic cloves in a food processor with 300ml water. Blitz to a smooth purée.
  • Scrape down the sides with a spoon and blitz again to make it as smooth as you can. Tip into a deep sauté pan, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins.
  • Remove the lid and cook for 5 mins more, stirring occasionally. By now the liquid should be all gone. If not, cook a little longer.
  • Add 2 tbsp rapeseed oil to the pan with the remaining piece of ginger, cut into matchsticks. Turn up the heat and fry, stirring, for 3-5 mins until it starts to colour.
  • Stir in 1 cinnamon stick, 1 tbsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground turmeric and ½ tsp fennel seeds, then add 750g leg of lamb. Stir-fry until the lamb changes colour.
  • Tip in 400g can chopped tomatoes with a can of water and 1 deseeded and sliced red or green chilli, season well, cover and leave to simmer for 1 hr.
  • Stir in the finely chopped stalks from a small bunch coriander, re-cover and cook for a final 30 mins until the lamb is tender. Add a splash of water if necessary to loosen the consistency as it cooks.
  • Stir in the roughly chopped coriander leaves and serve with basmati rice and mango chutney or raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 11 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

LAMB CURRY



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We eat this a lot, sometimes using beef or chicken, and find this an easy dish when we want a quick curry fix. You can add a couple of peeled, diced pootatoes and about 2 cups of water for the final 30 minutes of cooking.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Curries

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 kg boned and diced lamb shoulder
2 tablespoons oil
3 large onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons curry powder
3 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 large ripe tomatoes
2 fresh red chilies or 2 green chilies
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander or 1 tablespoon mint

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan, and gently fry the onion, garlic and ginger until soft and golden.
  • Add the curry powder, salt and vinegar and stir thoroughly.
  • Add the lamb and cook, stirring constantly until the lamb is coated with the spice mixture.
  • Add the tomatoes, chillies and mint.
  • Cover and cook over a very low heat for 1 1/4 hours or until the lamb is tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the garam masala and chopped coriander in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • *note-the tomatoes should provide enough liquid for the meat to cook in, but if necessary, add a little hot water, (approximately 1/2 a cup) just enough to stop the meat sticking to the saucepan.

LAMB MADRAS CURRY



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This is my all-time favorite curry to make; it's pungent flavor wins me over every time. You can use beef if you like, but it often takes a little longer to cook, so just leave it simmering for another 20 minutes or until the meat melts in your mouth. I also suggest that you make this 2 days in advance as the flavors will develop and the curry will become even more delicious!

Provided by Lee Jackson

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 ½ tablespoons coriander seeds
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
½ teaspoon salt
5 whole dried red chile peppers
6 fresh curry leaves
3 tablespoons garlic paste
2 teaspoons ginger paste
1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
2 ¼ pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
½ cup ghee (clarified butter), melted
¼ cup vegetable oil
4 onion, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
2 cups water, divided
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
6 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons warm water
1 tablespoon tamarind paste

Steps:

  • Toast the coriander seeds over medium-low heat until they begin to turn brown and pop. Repeat the toasting process with the cumin seeds, then with the dried red peppers. Transfer each ingredient to a food processor or spice grinder as you finish. Add the salt and grind to a fine powder. Mix with the garlic and ginger to form a thick paste.
  • Sprinkle the turmeric over the lamb, stirring lightly to coat. Toast the fennel seeds as above and set aside. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat with the ghee and vegetable oil; cook the onions until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in your curry paste and fry for 1 minute. Stir in the meat and fry for 1 minute more. Pour in 2/3 of the can of coconut milk and 1 cup of water; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining coconut milk and 1 cup of water, along with the cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and toasted fennel seeds. Cover with the lid ajar and return to a simmer, cook for about 1 1/2 hours until the lamb is tender. Stir occasionally and thin with water if the sauce becomes too thick while cooking.
  • When the lamb is tender, stir in garam masala, sugar, and the tamarind paste dissolved in 3 tablespoons of water; cook 5 minutes longer, or until the sauce thickens. Remove the cinnamon stick and cardamom pods before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 115.7 mg, Fat 37.1 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.6 g, Sodium 478.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

AUTHENTIC INDIAN LAMB CURRY



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This lovely lamb curry recipe was given to me by my indian partner. I have always marvelled at her lamb curries and finally convinced her to share her secrets with me. I tried this on my own and was amazed by the simplicity of it and the amazing flavour of the curry. What's best is that no curry pastes etc are used just simple herbs and spices - and of course the lamb!!! Enjoy please.

Provided by lockma

Categories     Curries

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 Portions, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 kg leg of lamb, cut into 1 . 5 to 2 inch cube sized pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
4 medium onions, Sliced
2 black cardamom pods
8 -10 green cardamoms
1 -2 inch cinnamon stick
20 whole black peppercorns
1 tablespoon cumin seed
8 -10 green bird's eye chilies, Broken into halves (seeds still inside)
5 -10 dried bay leaves (depending on size)
4 large tomatoes (cut roughly into small sized pieces)
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
3 teaspoons coriander powder
1 tablespoon salt
4 tablespoons natural yoghurt
coriander leaves, chopped
1 lemon
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Wash the lamb well in cold water removing the loose slimey film from each piece. Don't worry about drying the lamb - keep it nice and wet (the lamb absorbs the water and allows the meat to become nice and tender).
  • In a large steel saucepan heat the oil and then add in the onions to fry over a high heat. When the onions have started to go translucent then add in the Black and Green Cardamoms, Cinnamon Stick, Black peppercorn, finger chillies, Bay leaves, Salt and finally the Cumin Seeds. Continue to fry over high heat until the onions have turned a reddish brown colour. Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add in the ginger paste, garlic paste and fry for a few minutes adding some water. Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add the turmeric, coriander and chilli powder and mix in well. Add in a further ½ cup of water. Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and then lower the heat and continue to slow fry until the tomatoes have disintegrated into the sauce and the oil starts to separate. This may take a little time! Make sure you keep on stirring.
  • Add in the lamb and stir well to coat everything and then finally add in the yoghurt. Cover and let simmer for 45 minutes to an hour stirring every 5 or 10 minutes to stop it all burning at the bottom of the pan.
  • The dish is ready when the lamb is soft and tender and the oil has once again separated from the sauce. Once cooked add in the juice of the lemon.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve with warm fresh Naan bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.8, Fat 43.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 1047.9, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 19, Sugar 5.3, Protein 53.3

Tips for Choosing the Best Lamb for Curry:

- Opt for Shoulder or Leg: Shoulder (neck) and leg are the most suitable cuts for curries due to their rich flavor and ability to withstand long cooking times. - Consider Fat Content: Look for cuts with a moderate amount of fat, as it enhances flavor and keeps the meat moist during cooking. - Bone-In or Boneless: Both bone-in and boneless lamb can be used, but bone-in adds extra flavor to the curry. - Fresh or Frozen: Fresh lamb is ideal, but frozen lamb can also be used if thawed properly. - Local or Imported: Choose locally-sourced lamb whenever possible to reduce the carbon footprint and support local farmers. - Organic or Grass-Fed: Organic or grass-fed lamb may be preferred for its higher nutritional value and ethical farming practices.

Conclusion:

Choosing the right cut of lamb is essential for creating a flavorful and tender curry. By selecting high-quality lamb with the appropriate fat content and cooking method, you can elevate your curry dish to the next level. Whether you prefer shoulder or leg, bone-in or boneless, fresh or frozen, local or imported, organic or grass-fed, keep these tips in mind to ensure a delicious and satisfying lamb curry experience. Experiment with different cuts and cooking techniques to discover your perfect lamb curry recipe.

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