Lamb Chop Curry with Apricots

Published: Sep 21, 2023 · Modified: Jan 11, 2024 by Michelle Minnaar · This post may contain affiliate links

This dish screams satisfaction – a luscious lamb chop curry with subtle spices in a decadent silky sauce that makes those taste buds tingle!

While there are a lot of different ingredients, including a whole host of fragrant spices, this recipe is easy from start to finish. You're going to love it!

Why you'll love this recipe

This lamb curry is a cut above the rest – the way the spices work with the marinated meat is incredible
Succulent and juicy chops are the perfect ingredient in a spicy curry recipe
It's a real people pleaser... the whole family will love this lamb chops curry
Amount of prep time is minimal

Equipment you'll need

You'll need a few important kitchen items for this Indian lamb chops curry recipe:

Large oven-proof saucepan – a quality heavy bottomed saucepan is a must when it comes to cooking curries.
Mortar and pestle – want to grind your own spices? This is what you need!
Curry serving dishes – serve your curry up in style!

How to make lamb chop curry

Make the lamb marinade.

Marinate the lamb, preferably overnight.

Pat the lamb chops dry, then brown them.

Fry the onions until softened, then stir in the spices.

Stir in the tomatoes and water.

Add the lamb and dried apricots, then simmer.

At this point you can serve it as is or make it more decaded.

Pour in the cream and let it bubble for a few minutes.

Sprinkle with slivered almonds and chopped coriander. Serve with naan or pilau rice.

garnish Lamb Chop Curry with coriander and almonds.

Top Tip

When frying the onions, garlic, and ginger, add water to the pan if it's starting to catch on the bottom. This will prevent any bitter flavours in the curry.

What to serve with Indian lamb chops curry

Sides

Steamed rice is the perfect simple side to serve with this Indian lamb chops curry.

Drink pairing

A beer is ideal for pairing with lamb curry.

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Variations to this recipe

Grind your cumin and other seeds – freshly ground spices have more flavour and fragrance than pre-ground powders. Just toast them in a dry frying pan before crushing them with a mortar and pestle.
Red or green chillies can be used in this recipe

Popular substitutions

You can use fresh tomatoes using the same weight instead of canned tomatoes.
In place of the ground cinnamon, you can use a cinnamon stick – remember to remove the stick once the curry is cooked.
If you can't find fresh ginger, substitute it for ¼ teaspoon of ground ginger.

What is lamb chop?

The cut of meat known as lamb chops comes from the lamb's sirloin, shoulder, rib, or loin. Some cuts, such as shoulder chops, need shorter cooking time, while others, such as lamb loin chops, need more time.

Do lamb chops need to be marinated for this recipe?

Yes! Marinating lamb makes the meat deliciously tender but infuses them with the marinade's flavor. The longer you marinate them, the better. For this recipe, marinating them overnight brings fantastic flavoured, terrifically tender lamb chops.

More luscious lamb curries

If you're after more lamb recipes after cooking this Indian lamb chops curry – more delicious recipes with sumptuous spices and rich flavours – feast on these!

Lamb karahi – known for its deep red colouring and spicy flavour, lamb karahi is a wonderful dish that is perfect for curry lovers looking for something a little different
Lamb korma – smooth, creamy and above all delicious, this lamb korma is everything you’d want in a curry
Lamb dopiaza – a hearty, comforting lamb dish, the dopiaza method simmers the lamb meat in a spicy sauce that, in turn, results in perfectly tender and flavourful meat
Lamb madras – a rich, fragrant, intense curry, lamb madras is a big favourite in the UK. Be careful, though... while it doesn't come close to a vindaloo, it is well known for being very hot!
Lamb massaman – a mild Thai curry. A massaman involves cooking meat in a spiced curry sauce. The curry sauce is made with spices that don't usually make up Thai dishes, such as cumin, bay leaves, star anise, and nutmeg.
Lamb bhuna – a thick and rich lamb curry, this authentic Indian recipe is filled with flavours due to its famous bhooning or 'browning' process, as the ingredients are cooked over high heat. Don't expect lots of sauce... this one is dry, chunky, thick, and absolutely divine!
Lamb keema – a one-pot wonder with a flavour that will blow you away; this delicious lamb keema curry recipe is a dream of a dish.

What is your favourite way to spice up a curry?

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