A Delicious and Easy curry Lamb with Pigeon Peas and Rice Recipe for Dinner

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

pigeon peas

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas are easier to find and less expensive.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric + cumin

Homemade blends can be fresher and more cost-effective.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add pigeon peas, bell pepper, tomato, bay leaves, and thyme; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions.

Once lamb is tender, adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve curry over rice, garnished with chopped scallions.

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