Kashmiri lamb curry recipe

This Kashmiri curry is sweet and spicy and perfect for slow-cooking. A dark lamb curry with just the right balance of flavours - ideal for a low hassle dinner party. Best served with some basmati rice and a sprinkling of fresh coriander.
See method- Serves 6
- 10 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook
- 522 calories / serving
- Freezable
Ingredients
- 750g lamb breast, diced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 star anise
- 2.5cm (1in) piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp curry powder (mild or medium)
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
- 200g (7oz) ground almonds
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 150ml lamb or chicken stock
- 300g (10oz) natural yoghurt
- basmati rice, to serve
- small handful coriander, to serve
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Shop ingredientsEach serving contains
- Energy
- 2175kJ 522.0kcal
- Fat
- 36g
- Saturates
- 10g
- Salt
- 0.4g
- Sugars
- 9g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 13.4gProtein 36.8gFibre 4.9g
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- In a large, heavy-based saucepan, heat a little oil. Then fry the lamb in batches until browned on all sides. Remove to a plate.
- Add the onions and tomatoes to the saucepan. Cook down slightly, then add the star anise ginger, garlic, turmeric, curry powder and ground coriander and fry on medium until fragrant.
- Transfer everything to a slow cooker, including all remaining ingredients. Mix well and cook on low for 6-8 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Serve with the rice and some chopped coriander scattered over the curry sauce.
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Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Cook as instructed and allow to cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat and serve, place on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the dish is heated through.
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