HOT LAMB AND POTATO CURRY

HOT LAMB AND POTATO CURRY
Serves 4.

Preparation and cooking time: 1 hr.
This is a very hot curry usually served with rice, chapattis or parothas.

INGREDIENTS

• 450g (1lb) potatoes
• 60ml (2fl oz) cooking oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 6 green chilies, finely chopped
• 3 tsp tomato purée
• 2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 450g (1lb) diced lamb
• 450ml (15fl oz) water
• Small amount green dhanyia (coriander), chopped

Method

1. Peel the potatoes and cut into largish pieces (about 2.5cm/1 inch cubes).
2. Heat the oil to a high temperature in a large pan. Add the onion and chilies, and cook, stirring continuously, until the onion is golden brown.
3. Add the tomato purée, turmeric powder, chili powder, garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, garam masala and the diced lamb. Mix well, lower the heat and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the water and let the lamb simmer for about 35 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add the potatoes and simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Transfer the contents to a serving dish and garnish with green dhanyia (coriander).