Lamb Shank Korma Food

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Put the onion, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, salt and chili flakes into a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms (or use a mortar and pestle).
• Add the spice mix to the lamb and stir well to coat. Set aside for 1 hour.
• Heat ghee in a large pan or wok. Add the extra onions and cook, stirring over moderate heat until the onions soften.
• Add the lamb and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly,until the lamb cubes are browned all over.
• Add the tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of the yoghurt and stir until combined.
• Simmer uncovered until the liquid is absorbed.
• Add the remaining yoghurt, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring between each addition until the liquid is absorbed.
• Cover the pan and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with rice, raitas and relishes.

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Cut lamb meat into small cubes.
• Blend 2 chopped onions, garlic and ginger in a blender alongwith adding a little water.
• Heat ghee in a saucepan.
• Add one chopped onion and fry till it becomes pale golden in colour.
• Add crushed spices, salt and meat.
• Fry for 8 minutes to a rich brown colour.
• Add the blended mixture and fry for 10 minutes.
• Add the chilli and corriander powders and yoghurt.
• Fry the mixture until ghee separates.
• Add water, mix well, cover with a lid and simmer for one hour until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
• Serve hot sprinkled with corriander leaves.
• Goes well with roti, naan or rice.

LAMB SHANK KORMA

Steps:

• Soak saffron in water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Set aside until needed.
• Heat half the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions until medium brown.Add the cashew nuts and continue to fry until the onions are a deep brown.
• Use a spoon to squeeze the oil from the onions and transfer them with the nuts to a blender and puree.
• In the remaining oil sauté the green chilies, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, lamb, coriander, half the garam masala and 1 tsp of salt for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and add the chili powder and the yogurt; stir and simmer until the yogurt is absorbed.
• Add the onion and nut puree and mix well. Add the remaining garam masala and the cardamom powder; sauté for a couple of minutes. Add 800ml of water and cook over low heat until the meat is tender. Before serving stir in the lime juice and the saffron in the water.
• Serve with steamed rice. Yum -- .

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Marinate lamb in mixture of ground spices and sour cream for 30 minutes. In a Dutch oven or flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, fry onion in mixture of oil and butter until edges are nicely browned. Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, garlic and ginger and continue frying for 1 or 2 minutes until onion turns medium brown. Add marinated lamb to onion mixture and stir over medium to medium-high heat until sour cream disappears and lamb is no longer pink on the outside, about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed fennel seeds, coconut milk, salt, and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes to thicken sauce, adding more water if sauce is too thick. At this point the meat and sauce should have darkened somewhat. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat. Taste and add salt if needed.