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Welsh Lamb curry in a hurry by Girl Cooks, Boy Bakes

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

  • 500g Welsh Lamb shoulder or leg (cubed)
  • 1 cube ginger & garlic paste (or 1 tbsp each of fresh ginger and garlic)
  • 3 tbsp plain natural yogurt
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • Salt to taste

For the Curry Base:

  • 2 large white onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp mild curry powder (increase for extra heat)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tbsp tomato purée
  • 1 cup water

To  serve

  • Fresh coriander leaves
  • Rice and Naan Bread

20
Cooking Time
60
Prep Time
4
Serves
  1. In a bowl, mix Welsh Lamb with ginger & garlic paste, yogurt, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, and salt. Set aside to marinate.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan. Season the sliced onions with a bit of salt and cook until soft.
  3. Add the marinated Welsh Lamb to the onions and brown off the lamb for 5 mins and bring all to a light bubble.
  4. Stir in tomato purée with a cup of water, bring to the boil then reduce to a medium simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until the water has evaporated and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Garnish with fresh coriander and sliced green chilli before serving. Tip: For a spicier curry, increase the amount of chilli powder and mild curry powder to your taste.

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