Description
Indulge in the warmth and richness of this Slow-Cooked Lamb Curry Recipe, a flavorful dish designed for cozy dinners or festive gatherings. With tender pieces of lamb infused with aromatic spices, this curry is the essence of comfort food. The slow cooking process allows each ingredient to meld beautifully, creating a dish that will impress your family and friends. Serve it with rice or naan for a satisfying meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also gets better as leftovers. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or enjoying a weeknight dinner, this lamb curry is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown lamb chunks on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add grated ginger and cook for another minute.
- Stir in spices (curry powder, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, chili powder) and cook for an additional minute.
- Transfer the sautéed mixture to a slow cooker. Add browned lamb and diced tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in plain yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low (or 3 hours on high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg