Kaypees Homemade Indian Lamb Masala Curry Food

KAYPEE'S HOMEMADE INDIAN LAMB MASALA CURRY

Steps:

• If you have time you can marinade Lamb with Mixture of yogurt,garlic,ginger,salt,Kashmiri Red chilli powder(or Cayenne) night before or 2-4 hours for more tenderness.(But not necessary).
• In A Large Pot pour vegetable oil,turn stove on to medium high,add chopped onions,cumin seeds,garlic,ginger,bay leaves,cinnamon sticks, cloves.Saute onions until golden translucent about 6-8 minutes.
• Add Lamb pieces(Meat only,reserving the excess yogurt mixture to be added later) mix so onion mixture is blended together.Cover reduce heat to medium and let meat blend with onion mixture for about 8 minutes.Uncover give a stir ,you will see meat has given out some liquid to mixture.Add 2 tablespoon water to avoid sticking at bottom,if necessary, then add garam Masala,Curry powder,Serrano chopped chillies(Can use 1 1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper)salt,nutmeg,turmeric powder,coriander powder ,reserved yogurt mixture and mix it well so Lamb pieces are blended with spices and mixture ,cover cook for 8-10 minutes,uncover and mix it well,cover cook for 10-12 minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes ,cover cook 10 minutes.Add 1-2 cups of water( depending how much gravy you want in the curry,when finished cooking,it will be reduced to about 1/3 of the water added will be finished curry gravy.)give it a stir taste gravy, add salt or Cayenne if needed,cover it 3/4 way bring heat to little over medium cook for 40-45 minutes.
• Give it a stir add cilantro,bring heat to medium low, cook another 5 minutes covered.You can add boiled eggs cut into halves,length wise,5 minutes before serving covered in gravy(OPTIONAL).
• Serve it hot with one or more of the following Indian Basmati Rice,Naan,Paratha,Chapati,Tandoori Roti.(Recipes will be submitted to food.com shortly)With side of Raw sliced onions(Sprinkle vinegar if you do not like raw),or sliced onions and chopped cucumbers, Mint or cilantro yogurt Sauce(Raita-recipe will be submitted shortly).

KEEMA (INDIAN-STYLE GROUND MEAT)

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook ground lamb until evenly brown. While cooking, break apart with a wooden spoon until crumbled. Transfer cooked lamb to a bowl, and drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and saute 1 minute. Stir in garam masala and salt, and cook 1 minute. Return the browned lamb to the pan, and stir in tomato paste and beef broth. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until meat is fully cooked through, and liquid has evaporated.

INDIAN LAMB CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in large pan; add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, and cloves.
• When leaves begin to sizzle and fragrance starts to release, add onions and saute until light golden, about 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the ginger paste, garlic, chile pepper, and lamb.
• Season the lamb with salt; continue cooking, stirring mix, for about 20 minutes more, adding a little water if necessary to keep food from sticking.
• Add turmeric, coriander powder, cayenne, and garam masala; stir for 5 minutes, adding 2 tablespoons water.
• Add diced tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Then add 4 cups of water and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meat is getting tender.
• Lower heat.
• Whisk the yogurt with a fork; and add to the pot slowly.
• Then cook until meat is done to your liking and sauce is thickened.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves.
• Serve with steamed basmati rice, or hot Indian breads, such as Naan.

LAMB, CHICKPEA & SPINACH CURRY WITH MASALA MASH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan, cook the lamb until browned all over for about 10 mins, then remove from the pan. Cook the onion in the same pan until golden brown, about 5 mins. Stir through the ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander, then cook for 2 mins more until you smell the spices. Return the lamb to the pan, pour over the tomatoes, bring to the boil, then leave to simmer over a gentle heat for 11⁄2 hrs until the meat is really tender. Top up with a little boiling water if the sauce becomes too dry. Add in the chickpeas and garam masala, then simmer for 5 mins more. Stir through spinach and cook until wilted slightly then season to taste.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the potatoes until softened, about 15 mins. Drain and mash. Stir through the curry paste and yogurt, and serve alongside the curry.