Basic Lamb Curry Recipe / Pressure Cooker Lamb Curry

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: coconut yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Coconut yogurt is dairy-free and adds creaminess.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can mimic the flavor profile.

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

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in pounded garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and cook for a minute.

Incorporate lamb pieces and brown on all sides.

Mix in cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, black cardamom, green cardamom pods, mace, cloves, ground coriander, ground turmeric, crushed black pepper, ground red chilli, meat masala, and salt; mix thoroughly.

Cover with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lamb is tender.

Garnish with chopped coriander stalks and leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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