Lamb in Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb in Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; ¼ teaspoon cayenne, to taste; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 cloves; 1 12 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 12 lbs leg of lamb, 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

Servings: persons

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
¼ teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1 cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 12 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 12 lbs leg of lamb, 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

1
Put butter in a large skillet or casserole that can later be covered, and turn heat to medium-high.
2
Add onions, garlic and a large pinch of salt.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become very soft and brown, at least 15 minutes.
4
Stir in spices, and cook another minute or so.
5
Add lamb or chicken, and stir.
6
In a bowl, whisk yogurt with cornstarch until smooth.
7
Stir it into mixture; if using chicken, add 1/3 cup water.
8
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover and turn heat to low.
9
Cook at least 40 minutes (by which time chicken will likely be tender) or longer, stirring occasionally, or until lamb is quite tender.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice.

287

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 large onions or 4 medium onions, sliced, 10 cloves garlic, peeled, salt, and more.

Yes, Lamb in Yogurt Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lamb in Yogurt Sauce

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