Sri Lankan Style Lamb Curry

Name: Sri Lankan Style Lamb Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Sri Lankan Moor
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb; 2 potatoes; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 can diced tomatoes (14 ounce); 0.667 cup water; 1 tsp vinegar; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 onion; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 tsp garlic; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp fennel seed; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 3 cardamom pods; 2 green chilies; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 2 stalks lemongrass

Gently simmered lamb, potatoes and tomatoes, warmed with ginger and turmeric.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a blender or food processor, place onion and lemongrass then add the rest of the curry spices. Pulse several times to mix the spices into a paste. Scrape paste into a large bowl and add the lamb and potatoes. Mix well.
2
Heat the oil in a dutch oven or casserole and add the meat and potatoes. Using a wooden spoon, stir-fry the meat and potatoes for 6-8 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes along with liquid, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper.
8 min
3
Simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked and the lamb is tender.
30 min