Kerala Lamb Stew Recipe

Name: Kerala Lamb Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive or canola oil; Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks; 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 10 whole cloves; 10 cardamom pods; 1 large (8 ounces) red onion, chopped finely; 20 or so fresh curry leaves or 10 basil leaves, torn up; 2 teaspoons very finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 pounds stewing lamb; 1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes; 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut crossways into 1 1/2-inch segments; 1 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/41/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 1/4 cups coconut milk from a well-shaken can

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive or canola oil
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
10 whole cloves
10 cardamom pods
1 large (8 ounces) red onion, chopped finely
20 or so fresh curry leaves or 10 basil leaves, torn up
2 teaspoons very finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 pounds stewing lamb
1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut crossways into 1 1/2-inch segments
1 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/41/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/4 cups coconut milk from a well-shaken can

1
Pour the oil into a large, heavy pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, put in the cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, cloves, and cardamom.
3
Let the spices sizzle for a few seconds.
4
Put in the onions and stir and fry until they turn light brown.
5
Add the curry leaves and ginger, then stir for a minute.
6
Add the lamb and stir it around for 34 minutes.
7
Now pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
8
Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
9
Add the potatoes, carrots, salt, and cayenne.
10
Stir and bring to a boil.
11
Cover, turn heat to low, and cook 40 minutes or until the meat is tender.
12
Add the coconut milk and crush a few of the potato pieces against the sides of the pan to thicken the sauce.
13
Stir and bring to a simmer before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive or canola oil, Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, 10 whole cloves, and more.

Yes, Kerala Lamb Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kerala Lamb Stew

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