LAMB OR CHICKEN IN ONION-YOGURT SAUCE

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Lamb Or Chicken In Onion-Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions or 4 medium onions, sliced
10 cloves garlic, peeled
Salt
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon minced ginger, or 1 teaspoon dried ginger
10 cardamom pods
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks, or 4 whole chicken legs
2 cups yogurt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Cooked basmati rice for serving

Steps:

  • Put butter in a large skillet or casserole that can later be covered, and turn heat to medium-high. Add onions, garlic and a large pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become very soft and brown, at least 15 minutes. Stir in spices, and cook another minute or so. Add lamb or chicken, and stir.
  • In a bowl, whisk yogurt with cornstarch until smooth. Stir it into mixture; if using chicken, add 1/3 cup water. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover and turn heat to low. Cook at least 40 minutes (by which time chicken will likely be tender) or longer, stirring occasionally, or until lamb is quite tender. Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 554, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 34 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 907 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Aliyengie. Banda
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I highly recommend this dish! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to use up leftover lamb or chicken.


sandy haidar
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the onion-yogurt sauce.


Jonh Kakoza
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I'm not usually a fan of yogurt-based sauces, but this one was delicious. It was creamy and tangy, and it really complemented the lamb.


Wali Romeo
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This was the first time I've ever cooked lamb, and it was amazing! The meat was so tender and flavorful.


hajimubarez khan
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Prasanth 14
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Amogelang Matlholwe
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can add different vegetables or spices to change up the flavor.


Mamuni Aktar
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb or chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Taveisha Wright
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always comes out delicious.


Khalid Saifullah
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This was my first time making this dish, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect.


Rqeeb Ali
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I made this dish with chicken instead of lamb, and it was still delicious. The sauce is what really makes this dish special.


Siam Bin Abdullah
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This dish was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the onion-yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.