Railway lamb curry is a popular dish in India, especially among train travellers. It’s a flavourful and spicy curry often served with rice or Indian bread (roti or naan). Here’s a simple recipe for making railway lamb curry:
Contents
Ingredients:
- 500 grams lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3-4 green chilies, slit
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2-3 cardamom pods
- 2-3 cloves
- 1-inch cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Marinate the lamb:
- In a bowl, mix the lamb pieces with yoghurt, grated ginger, minced garlic, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator for better flavour.
Cooking the lamb:
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Let them splutter.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the marinated lamb and cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
Add tomatoes and spices:
- Add chopped tomatoes and green chillies. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate from the masala.
- Add garam masala and mix well.
- Add enough water to cover the lamb and bring it to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan or pressure cooker, and let the lamb simmer until tender. If using a pressure cooker, cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the lamb is cooked.
Adjust the seasoning:
- Adjust salt and spice levels according to your taste. Add more chilli powder if you prefer it spicier. Serve with roti or naan.
Enjoy this flavorful railway lamb curry, reminiscent of the culinary delights on Indian train journeys!
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