Kashmiri Lamb Curry

Lamb Curry is a yummy non-vegetarian recipe from the Kashmiri cuisine. Learn how to make/prepare Kashmiri Lamb Curry by following this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 5 strands Saffron 
• 100 g Blanched Almonds 
• 4 tbsp Sunflower Oil 
• 3 Onions, sliced 
• 2 Cloves Garlic, finely diced 
• 1/2 tsp Ginger, finely diced 
• 3 Dried Chillies, preferably Kashmiri 
• 5 Green Cardamoms 
• 1 tsp Fennel Seeds 
• 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric 
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin 
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander 
• 1 tsp Garam Masala 
• 1kg Lean Lamb Leg, diced 
• 140 ml Double Cream 
• Salt, to taste 
• ½ tsp Black Pepper, freshly ground 
• 140 ml Natural Greek Yogurt 
• Oil, for cooking

How to make Kashmiri Lamb Curry:

• Take a small bowl and put saffron in it, along with 300 ml warm water. Let it infuse.
• Set the oven at the highest setting and scatter the almonds on a non stick baking tray.
• Roast for 5 minutes or till they turn golden in color. Remove and set aside.
• Place the saucepan on medium heat and heat some oil in it.
• In the hot oil, fry onion, garlic, ginger and chilies in it, till onions become soft.
• Now, put cardamoms, fennel seeds, turmeric, cumin, coriander and garam masala and fry for a few minutes.
• Set the heat on high flame and add lamb to it. Fry till it turns brown.
• Add saffron, water, cream and black pepper to it and cook for an hour.
• Add almonds and cook for further 30 minutes or till the lamb is tender.
• Remove from heat and stir in the yogurt. Serve.