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Lamb and Potato Vindaloo

Lamb, coriander and red pepper come together in this British curry-house dish, fragrant with ginger and paprika and simmered on the stove. It's finished with cilantro.

2 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 120 min · 135 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Combine ginger, garlic, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and next 7 ingredients in processor. Puree until paste forms.

  2. 2

    Heat remaining 1 Tablespoon of oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat. Add half of lamb. Sauté until brown, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl. Repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and spice paste to pot. Sauté until onions are tender, about 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    Return lamb to pot. Add tomato puree, yogurt and vinegar. Simmer over medium heat until sauce is thick, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add 5 cups water. increase heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Gently simmer uncovered until lamb is almost tender, about 50 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes; cover and simmer until potatoes and lamb are tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro.

    35 min

Notes and swaps

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Swaps
apple cider vinegar: White wine vinegar is alcohol-derived, so this recipe uses apple cider vinegar.

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