Lamb Stew
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Use lean lamb for this stew. Saffron can be very expensive so you might wish to reduce the amount of saffron.
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Ingredients
5 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 cinnamon sticks
6 cloves
1 tbsp. cardamom seeds
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger,peeled and chopped
1-1/2 pounds lamb,cubed
1-1/4 cups plain yogurt
1 tsp. saffron threads, soaked in
2 tbsp. boiling water
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 cups ground almonds
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 dried red chillies
Directions
- In a saucepan, heat oil over medium and add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
- Saute gently for a minute, then add the onion and continue sauteing until soft (about 5 minutes)
- Add the garlic and ginger and saute for and additional 3 minutes,stirring frequently.
- Add the lamb and continue sauteing until browned on all sides.
- Combine the yogurt, dissolved saffron and chili powder together,then mix in with the lamb.
- Beat the almonds with just enough water to form a paste then mix in with the lamb cubes.
- Season with salt and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk and chillies and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender. Uncover for the last 10 minutes of cooking.
Reader Comments
Nerice says...
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It's imptareive that more people make this exact point.
Apr 20, 2014 (report abuse)