Madras Lamb

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A spicy, aromatic lamb curry with rich tomato and spice flavors
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Madras Lamb

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 350.1

Description

This Madras Lamb curry is a robust and flavorful Indian dish that balances heat with depth. The meat is browned in a blend of aromatic spices including cumin, ginger, and garam masala, then simmered slowly in a rich tomato-based sauce. The result is tender lamb cubes coated in a thick, savory gravy that is both spicy and comforting. Perfect served over basmati rice or with warm naan bread, this dish brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen. It is an excellent choice for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special family meal where you want to impress with bold, authentic tastes without excessive complexity.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet with a lid over medium heat until fragrant.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté over high heat, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
  3. Lower the heat and continue cooking the onions, stirring often, until they turn golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
  4. Add the garlic, garam masala, and cayenne; lower heat to medium-high and sauté for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the ground cumin, powdered ginger, coriander, and turmeric; sauté for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Add the cubed boneless lamb, stir well to coat with spices, and brown for about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the tomato paste mixture (mixed with 3 tbsp water) and cardamom seeds; stir well to combine.
  8. Cover the pan tightly and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding water by the teaspoon if the sauce sticks.
  9. Uncover the pan and stir in the lemon juice and salt.
  10. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 350.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.0g33%
Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 145.8mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g13%
Dietary Fiber 3.2g13%
Sugars 3.5g
Protein 7.6g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: madras, lamb, curry, indian, spicy, garlic, onion, tomato, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, ginger, cardamom, cayenne, dinner, savory, stew, rice, naan
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