Malay Lamb Korma

A fragrant Malaysian-inspired lamb curry featuring homemade spice powder, cashew nut paste, and creamy yoghurt served over basmati rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 772.1 kcals 3088.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 68.1 grams 272.2 grams
Fat 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Protein 37.2 grams 148.8 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
GrainsCereals
300
g
Meat
500
g
Lamb Leg
Cut into 5cm cubes
NutsSeeds
10
piece
Cloves
For curry powder
10
piece
Black Peppercorns
For curry powder
4
piece
Cardamom Pods
For curry powder
1
piece
Cinnamon Stick
For curry powder
4
piece
Dried Red Chillies
For curry powder
4
tbsp
Coriander Seeds
For curry powder
2
tbsp
Cumin Seeds
For curry powder
1
tsp
Fennel Seeds
For curry powder
1
piece
Star Anise
For curry powder
1
tsp
Turmeric Powder
For curry powder
1
piece
Garlic
Peeled and crushed
1.5
tbsp
Malaysian Curry Powder
Prepared from spices above
1
piece
Salt
To taste
0.5
tsp
Saffron Strands
Soaked in 50ml warm water
110
g
Cashew Nuts
Blended to a paste with 2 tbsp water
1
piece
Cinnamon Stick
Additional for the korma
2
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
Chopped fresh for garnish
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
2
piece
Onion
Peeled and thinly sliced
1
cm
Root Ginger
Peeled and grated
2
piece
Tomatoes
Quartered

Steps

  • Toast all curry powder spices except turmeric in a dry pan until fragrant.
  • Grind toasted spices and turmeric into a fine powder using a pestle and mortar.
  • Brown the lamb cubes in one tablespoon of oil in a wok and set aside.
  • Fry onion, ginger, garlic, curry powder, and chilli powder in remaining oil for two minutes.
  • Add lamb, salt, saffron water, cashew paste, and cinnamon stick to the wok.
  • Cover with water, bring to boil, and simmer for 75-90 minutes until lamb is tender.
  • Stir in the yoghurt and tomatoes and simmer for two more minutes.
  • Serve the lamb curry over cooked rice garnished with coriander leaves.