Sunday, October 9, 2011

The perfect curry.

This curry is the perfect lamb curry, for any occasion. Serves 6-8



Ingredients
  • 500grams diced lamb leg
  • 3 large potatoes - diced
  • 2 large onions - diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of your favourite masala (my favourite is kitchen king)
  • Extra chilli if your masala is not as hot as you would like your curry.
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves
  • 600grams of diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups of strong beef stock
  • 1/2 cup of red wine
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil on a medium heat. Once hot, add lamb and potatoes and cook until meat is browned all over.
  2. Add onions and cook until onions are soft, then add spices and garlic - heat until the spices' aromas start to become very strong.
  3. Add stock, wine and tomatoes, cover and turn hear down low.
  4. Cook for roughly 2 hours, until liquids have reduced and potatoes are soft and disintegrating. Season to taste with salt and pepper
  5. Serve hot with basmati rice and popodoms


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