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Fiji Style Lamb Curry

Cultural Context

Fiji Style Lamb Curry reflects the rich culinary heritage of Fiji, where Indian influences blend with local ingredients. This dish is often served during family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the island's love for hearty, flavorful meals. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Fiji, with variations emerging in many countries, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

FijianFJmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 large onion
garlic
ginger
chili (to taste)
curry leaf
coriander roots
mustard seeds
fenugreek seeds
cumin seeds
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
5 teaspoons masala
3.5 kg lamb
1.5 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 teaspoon pala masala (optional)
salt (to taste)
avocado oil (or other oil)
boiling water

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than lamb.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

1

Thinly slice 1 large onion.

2

Prepare garlic, ginger, and chili according to taste.

3

Add curry leaf and coriander roots, grinding them together with ginger, garlic, and chili.

4

In a pan, add avocado oil and heat it up.

5

Add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the oil until they start splattering.

6

Add the sliced onions to the pan and stir until they are brown and translucent.

7

Add curry leaf to the onions after they have browned.

8

Add crushed ginger, garlic, chili, and coriander roots to the pan and mix well until fragrant.

9

Add dry spices: 5 teaspoons masala, 1.5 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon pala masala, and salt to taste, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

10

Add washed lamb to the pan, mixing well to coat it in the spices.

11

Cover the pan and cook on medium to high heat, stirring occasionally to ensure nothing catches at the bottom.

12

Check the lamb after 10 minutes; if there's water coming out, stir and cover again.

13

After another 10 minutes, check again; if water is still present, stir and cover.

14

Once the water has dried off and the lamb is starting to catch at the bottom, add boiling water to the meat, adjusting the amount based on desired gravy consistency.

15

Deglaze the pan by stirring to incorporate bits from the bottom into the gravy.

16

Cover the pan and let it cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes, then check and stir.

17

After another 10-15 minutes, add pala masala (or more masala if preferred).

18

Stir and let it cook for another 10 minutes, checking for desired consistency.

19

Add garnishing: chopped curry leaf, coriander, and kasturi methi (optional).

20

Cook for an additional 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.

21

Serve with rice, mint, tomato coriander chutney, cucumber, and garlic.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

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