Description
If you’re looking for a comforting, flavor-packed dish that feels both indulgent and satisfying, this lamb curry is exactly what you need. It’s a rich and aromatic easy dinner idea that combines tender, slow-cooked lamb with a deeply spiced, velvety sauce. Perfect for cozy nights, family meals, or when you want to impress guests, this recipe delivers bold flavors with simple steps. Whether you’re exploring new dinner ideas or searching for a hearty homemade meal, this easy recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
500g lamb shoulder cut into chunks
2 tablespoons oil
2 large onions finely chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
1/2 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping onions, tomatoes, garlic, and cutting lamb into equal pieces
2. Heat oil in a large pot and sauté onions until golden brown
3. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant
4. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder, letting the spices bloom
5. Add tomatoes and cook until they break down into a thick paste
6. Lower heat and mix in yogurt slowly to avoid curdling
7. Add lamb pieces and coat them well with the spice mixture
8. Pour in water, cover, and simmer on low heat for 60–90 minutes until lamb is tender
9. Sprinkle garam masala and simmer for a few more minutes
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot
Notes
Use lamb shoulder for the most tender and flavorful result
Always cook onions until properly golden for deep flavor
Let the curry rest before serving to enhance taste
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg