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Madras

Lamb Madras


Description

Lamb Madras curry is one of the most popular Indian curry dishes. A lamb madras recipe uses the authentic madras spices and a beautiful cut of lamb. Try it!


Ingredients

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  • 15ml (1 tbsp) ground cumin
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) ground coriander
  • 5ml (1 tsp) chilli powder
  • 1kg (2lbs) lamb leg meat, cubed
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil
  • 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
  • 5ml (1 tsp) brown mustard seeds
  • 5 curry leaves
  • 2 black cardamom, crushed
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
  • 5cm (2in) fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 5 bird’s eye chillies, washed and finely chopped
  • 30ml (2 tbsp) tamarind concentrate
  • 600g (1 1/2lb) chopped tomatoes
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) yogurt
  • 125ml (1/2 cup) coconut milk
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 90ml (6 tbsp) fresh coriander leaves, washed and chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix the cumin, coriander and chilli powders together and mix into the lamb until the meat is covered in spices.
  2. Marinate the lamb at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Fry the onions in the oil until softened.
  4. Add the mustard, curry leaves, cardamom and cinnamon to the onions and continue frying until their aromas are released.
  5. Add the garlic, ginger and chillies to the mixture and fry for 3 minutes.
  6. Pour in the tamarind, tomatoes, yogurt, coconut and bay. Give it a good stir and let the mixture slowly bubble for 10 minutes until a thick gravy has formed.
  7. Place the marinated lamb into the mixture, and let the curry cooked on a slow simmer for 90 minutes or until the meat is cooked and tender.
  8. Season to taste.
  9. Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or naan.

Notes

  • As with most curries, bay leaf truly shines in this recipe. But if you're struggling to find any, feel free to experiment with any of these bay leaf substitutes.
  • If you're wondering what you could make with the leftover coconut milk then check out my other recipes or my guide on freezing coconut milk.
  • Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 6.7 g
  • Sodium: 430 mg
  • Fat: 26.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14.7 g
  • Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 45 g
  • Cholesterol: 125 mg