Coromandel Lamb Curry

Name: Coromandel Lamb Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 4 oz desiccated coconut; 8 dried red chilies; 3 tsp paprika; 0.5 inch fresh ginger; 6 garlic cloves; 3 tsp ground coriander; 4 peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 2 inches cinnamon sticks; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tsp poppy seed; 0.5 tsp fennel seed; 3 tbsp oil; 2 large onions; 2.5 lb lamb; 3 tomatoes; 400 ml coconut milk; salt

Lamb, desiccated coconut and red chilies come together in this South Asian curry, fragrant with paprika and ginger and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 40 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 90 min · 100 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a blender, grind the dessicated coconut with the ginger, chillis, garlic and all of the spices, add a little water to make a paste.
2
Heat the oil and fry the onions till brown. Add the spice mixture and 3 tbsp water and fry for 15 mins over low heat.
15 min
3
Add the meat, fry for 5 minutes Add the tomatoes and salt to taste, cook 5 minutes. Add 4 cups water cook covered till lamb is tender. Add the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve.