Lamb Curry with Coriander Rice and Chapatis

Slow-cooked spiced lamb shoulder served with a rich tomato and tamarind sauce, homemade chapatis, and fragrant coriander basmati rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1113.1 kcals 4452.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 67.2 grams 268.8 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 85.5 grams 342.1 grams
Cook Time
240 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
GrainsCereals
325
g
Chapati Flour
Plus extra for dusting
Liquids
200
ml
Meat
NutsSeeds
0.5
tsp
1
stick
Cinnamon
Broken into pieces
5
piece
1
tbsp
Turmeric
Ground
2
clove
12
piece
3
piece
2
piece
2
tbsp
Coriander
Chopped fresh
1
g
Salt
To taste
1
g
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1.5
tsp
Salt
For chapatis
OilsFats
30
ml
Vegetable Oil
For curry powder
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
For drizzling
15
ml
Oil
For frying chapatis
Vegetables
1.5
cm
Ginger
Fresh root, peeled
1
piece
Onion
Thinly sliced
400
g

Steps

  • Grind curry powder ingredients into a fine powder using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Season lamb with salt, pepper, and 2 tbsp of curry paste, drizzle with oil, and roast for 2 to 4 hours.
  • Blend chilli, garlic, and ginger into a paste using a food processor.
  • Fry onions in a pan over high heat for 2-3 minutes until softened and colored.
  • Add 2.5 tbsp curry powder, the aromatics paste, curry leaves, cardamom, and bay leaves to the pan.
  • Add tomatoes, 200ml beef stock, and tamarind juice, then simmer covered for 30-40 minutes.
  • Shred the rested lamb meat into the sauce and stir in fresh coriander.
  • Mix flour, salt, and 200ml water to form a soft dough, then rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 12 balls, roll thinly, and fry in oil for 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Boil rice in 350ml salted water, then steam for 10 minutes before stirring in coriander.
  • Serve the curry in bowls with the rice and chapatis on the side.