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Durban Mutton Curry Recipe

My favourite curry has to be lamb curry. I simply love lamb!

This lamb curry has the perfect amount of heat, and it’s cooked until the meat is tender and the flavours are just incredible. This is what a mutton or lamb curry should be, with a lovely spicy gravy and soft-cooked potatoes. Ah, I simply love it. Here is my Durban mutton curry recipe.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES 4

  • 1 kg lamb, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 an onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tomato, grated
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 50 ml vegetable oil
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 2 sliced chillies
  • 1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste

Whole Spices:

  • 1 clove
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 elachi (cardamom) pods
  • 1 teaspoon jeera (cumin) seeds
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 bay leaf

Ground Spices:

  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon dhania (coriander) and jeera (cumin) powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons mild Kashmiri special mix masala or 4 tablespoons medium-hot Kashmiri special mix masala
  • Rough salt, to taste
  • 1/2-1 cup hot water
  • Fresh coriander, for garnish

METHOD

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add whole spices, including bay leaf, chillies, curry leaves, and ginger-garlic paste. Mix well to coat everything.
  4. Incorporate ground spices—turmeric, dhania and jeera powder, and garam masala—into the oil and stir until well mixed.
  5. Add Kashmiri masala and continue stirring.
  6. Introduce grated tomato to the pot and mix for 2 minutes. Allow it to simmer for approximately 5-7 minutes until the oil starts to surface.
  7. Add lamb pieces and coat them thoroughly with the spice mixture. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally every 5-7 minutes.
  8. Pour in 1/2 cup of hot water, mix well, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Arrange the cubed potatoes around the meat, allowing them to cook in the flavorful gravy.
  10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

Serving Options: Pair this tasty lamb curry with your choice of rice, bread, roti, or naan. Complement it with a refreshing carrot salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Watch Full Recipe : https://youtu.be/1sWCDAW7p-E

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