Rajasthani Red Meat Recipe

Name: Rajasthani Red Meat
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; 6 whole cloves; 10 cardamom pods; 1 large (8 ounces) red onion, chopped finely; 2 teaspoons very finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 4 garlic cloves, crushed to a pulp; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 2 pounds stewing lamb, preferably from the shoulder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1/21 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons bright red paprika; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive or canola oil
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
10 cardamom pods
1 large (8 ounces) red onion, chopped finely
2 teaspoons very finely grated peeled fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, crushed to a pulp
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 pounds stewing lamb, preferably from the shoulder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1/21 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons bright red paprika
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Pour the oil into a large, heavy pan and set over medium-high heat.
2
When hot, put in the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and cardamom.
3
Let the spices sizzle for a few seconds.
4
Put in the onions.
5
Stir and fry until they turn a reddish brown.
6
Add the ginger, garlic, and coriander.
7
Stir for a minute.
8
Add the lamb, salt, cayenne, and paprika.
9
Stir the lamb around for 34 minutes.
10
Now add 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
11
Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer about 70 minutes or until the meat is tender.
12
Sprinkle the cilantro over the top when serving.

984

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive or canola oil, Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks, 6 whole cloves, 10 cardamom pods, and more.

Yes, Rajasthani Red Meat 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rajasthani Red Meat

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Variations & substitutions

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