Lamb Pasanda

Tender lamb escalopes marinated in a rich, spiced fig and yogurt sauce, sealed and slow-cooked until aromatic and tender.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 870.6 kcals 3482.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 63.2 grams 252.8 grams
Fat 51.2 grams 204.6 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
200
g
Flour
used for sealing paste
Dairy
3
tbsp
Khoya
dried reduced milk
150
ml
Yogurt
plain
Fruits
8
piece
Figs
dried, soaked in water
1
tbsp
Raisins
soaked in water
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Naan Bread
warmed, for serving
Liquids
50
ml
Water
for dough paste
Meat
500
g
Lamb
boned leg, white membranes removed, cut into 5cm squares
NutsSeeds
4
piece
Cinnamon
sticks, each 4cm long
4
piece
Cardamoms
black
0.5
tsp
Saffron
soaked in 3 tbsp warm water
6
clove
2
tsp
Salt
to taste
2
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
tsp
Cardamom
ground seeds
1
tbsp
Coriander
chopped, for garnish
OilsFats
100
g
Ghee
clarified butter
Vegetables
3
piece
Onions
sliced and fried until golden
1
piece
Ginger
4cm piece, peeled and grated

Steps

  • Remove white membranes from meat and cut into 5cm squares that are 1cm thick.
  • Flatten lamb escalopes between cling film using a meat mallet.
  • Blend all marinade ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Coat meat with marinade and set aside for one hour.
  • Heat ghee in a heavy casserole pan and sizzle cinnamon and black cardamoms.
  • Add meat with liquid and seal lid edges with a flour and water paste.
  • Simmer on low heat for one hour until tender.
  • Uncover and reduce sauce if necessary until a thin film of oil appears.
  • Garnish with coriander and serve with warm naan.