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Title: Meat Curry
Post by: Yousef on August 24, 2005, 10:59 AM
Another one from the wedding: - It is traditional - Ismaili style

Please spice this to be mild

Ingredients

1 Kg Lamb cut into cubes
2 large onions, finely chopped
1 tin peeled tomatoes, chopped
5 potatoes peeled and halved
2 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp ginger paste
5 tbsp oil
2 tsp coriander / cumin powder
? tsp turmeric powder
? tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
salt to taste
lemon juice to taste
2 stalks coriander leaves, chopped (for garnishing)

Preparation time approx 90 minutes

Method

1   Heat the oil in a medium sized saucepan
2   Add the onions and fry until golden brown
3   Add the tomatoes, salt, ginger, garlic and all the powdered spices except garam masala powder
4   Fry on low heat for 10 minutes adding a little water at a time until sauce is well blended
5   Add the tomato puree and cook until sauce is dry
6   Add the meat and cook on medium heat stirring occasionally until meat juices are dry
7   Add 2 ? 3 cups of water to desired consistency (The gravy should be slightly runny so it can be served with either Naan bread or rice)
8   When meat is tender add potatoes and cook until potatoes are done
9   Lastly add garam masala powder, coriander leaves and lemon juice
10   Bring to the boil and serve with rice and naan bread