A fragrant meat curry that won't blow your socks off - we promise!
Ingredients:
For the lamb 1 kg (2 lb 4 oz) lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into cubes 3 tablespoons olive oil juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons garam masala 2 onions, finely sliced 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste (concentrated purée) 3 green chillies, seeded and cut into strips 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) veal or beef stock steamed white rice, to serve
For the yoghurt dressing 10 mint leaves, finely chopped 300 g (101/2 oz) plain yoghurt
Method:
1. Put the lamb cubes into a large ceramic dish and add 2 tablespoons of the oil, the lemon juice, ginger and garam masala. Massage the ingredients into the lamb to ensure it is well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for 3 hours in the refrigerator. 2. Heat the remaining oil in a large heavy-based saucepan and add the onion. Cook for a few minutes until the onion is soft, then add the lamb - depending on the size of your pan you may need to cook the lamb in batches. Cook for several minutes until browned. 3. Add the tomato, tomato paste, chilli and stock and return the rest of the lamb to the pan if necessary. Allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, or until the liquid has reduced and the lamb is coated in a rich, thick sauce. 4. Stir the mint leaves into the yoghurt. Serve the lamb spooned over steamed rice with a dollop of minty yoghurt.
