Lamb Korma Recipe

Name: Lamb Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cardamoms; 6 cloves; 6 black peppercorns; 1 inch piece cinnamon stick; 1 12 lbs lean lamb, cubed; 5 shallots, chopped or 1 small onion; 2 inches piece fresh gingerroot, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ cup plain yogurt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; salt; chopped cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cardamoms
6 cloves
6 black peppercorns
1 inch piece cinnamon stick
1 12 lbs lean lamb, cubed
5 shallots, chopped or 1 small onion
2 inches piece fresh gingerroot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon garam masala
salt
chopped cilantro (optional)

1
Heat 4 tablespoons of the oil in a dutch oven, add the cardamoms, cloves, peppercorn, and cinnamon and fry for 1 minute.
2
Add the lamb, and fry well to brown all over; transfer the lamb to a dish and remove the whole spices and discard.
3
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the dutch oven and fry the shallots (or onion), garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes.
4
Add the coriander, cumin, chili powder, and salt to taste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to avoid burning.
5
Gradually stir in the yogurt until it is all absorbed.
6
Return the meat to the dutch oven and add sufficient water to cover the meat.
7
Bring to simmering point and cook for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
8
Sprinkle the garam masala and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
9
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if liked, before serving.
10
Serve with steamed basmati rice and plain yogurt on the side.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 cardamoms, 6 cloves, 6 black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, Lamb Korma 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.

Lamb Korma

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