Lamb Tarkari Recipes

Steps:

• In large bowl, season lamb pieces with salt and pepper.
• In a non-stick pan, heat two tablespoons of oil.
• Add seasoned lamb pieces and brown well; discard excess oil and reserve meat on a plate.
• In a non-stick sauce pan, heat oil.
• To the hot oil, add whole red chilies; fry for 30 sec.
• Add turmeric and chopped onion, and fry until brown.
• Put garlic and ginger into the onion mixture; fry for 30 sec.
• To this mixture, add cumin, curry powder and chili; mix well for a minute or so.
• Transfer lamb pieces into the spice mixture, add salt and pepper; stir well.
• Add yogurt and broth to the browned lamb; lower the heat to low and let simmer until lamb pieces are tender. Add more broth or water if required. Cook until the sauce has attained thick saucy consistency, about 35-45 minute.
• When cooked, turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro to garnish.
• Serve hot with rice, and or roti (flat bread).

Steps:

• To prepare the marinade: in a food processor, using a metal blade, combine the yogurt, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black pepper, salt, honey, Garam Masala, and Green Aromatics. Process until well blended. Add the cilantro leaves and continue to process until pureed and well blended.
• Arrange the lamb chops in a non-reactive pan. Pour prepared marinade to coat both sides of the chops. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator. Season the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Cook over hot grill to desired doneness. Serve with Cilantro Mint Chutney.
• In a large saute pan, combine the black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, and dried red chiles. Over medium heat, cook just until slightly toasted, stirring constantly. Turn off heat and stir in the grated nutmeg.
• Transfer to a food processor and grind to a fine powder. Pass through a fine strainer. Allow to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight jar. Use as needed.
• In a food processor, combine the garlic, ginger, and chile flakes and process to a fine mince. With the machine running, add peanut oil in a steady stream. Turn off the machine and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula. Add the scallions and process until well blended.
• In a blender, combine the coconut milk, garlic, yogurt, honey, and Garam Masala. Process until well blended. Add the cilantro and mint leaves and process to until herbs are pureed (mixture will turn to green color). Season with salt, pepper, and sugar. to taste. Keep refrigerated until needed.

Steps:

• In large bowl, season lamb pieces with salt and pepper.
• In a non-stick pan, heat two tablespoons of oil.
• Add seasoned lamb pieces and brown well; discard excess oil and reserve meat on a plate.
• In a non-stick sauce pan, heat oil.
• To the hot oil, add whole red chilies; fry for 30 sec.
• Add turmeric and chopped onions, and fry until brown.
• Put garlic and ginger into the onion mixture; fry for 30 sec.
• To this mixture, add cumin, chili powder, grated nutmeg and chopped tomatoes; mix well for a few minutes.
• Transfer browned lamb pieces into the spice mixture, add salt and pepper; stir well.
• Add broth to the browned lamb; lower the heat to low and let simmer until lamb pieces are tender, and the sauce has attained a thick, saucy consistency, about 35-45 minute.
• When cooked, turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro to garnish.
• Serve hot with rice, and or roti (flat bread).