Lamb Bhuna

Lamb Bhuna is a classic Indian recipe; lamb sautéed in onions, tomatoes and a fine selection of Indian herbs and spices slow cooked to get a flavoursome aromatic and spicy curry. The meat cooks in its own juices, which is what gives the deep flavour. It is a bit time consuming, but the end result is delicious and will be worth all your effort.

Ingredients

Marinade:

• Lamb Chops (500 grams)
• Yoghurt (150 ml)
• Lime Juice (5 tbsp.)
• Red Chilli Powder (2 tbsp.)
• Paprika (1/2 tbsp.)
• Coriander Powder (1/2 tsp.)
• Turmeric Powder (1/2 tsp.)
• Cumin Powder (1/2 tbsp.)

Gravy:

• Onion (2 or 3 finely chopped)
• Tomato (1 medium chopped)
• Ginger (1 small piece)
• Garlic (2 pods)
• Cloves (4)
• Fennel Seeds (a few)
• Garam masala (1/2 tsp.)
• Meat Masala (optional) (1 tbsp.)
• Coriander leaves (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Curry leaves (a few)
• Water (1/2 cup, add more if required)
• Oil (5 tbsp.)
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Clean lamb chops in water
• Mix all the ingredients in the marinade, add lamb chops, mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or more
• Make a fine paste of ginger and garlic
• Heat oil in a saucepan, add onion salt and sauté until it turns golden brown
• Add cloves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, fennel seeds, garam masala, meat masala and sauté for another 2 minutes
• Add tomato, ginger garlic paste and sauté ( for about 5 – 10 minutes) by which the oil will start to separate
• Add the marinated lamb chops, water and bring it a boil. Leave on high flame for about 30 minutes
• Lower the flame, simmer for another 30 minutes by stirring occasionally
• Sprinkle half of the coriander leaves, mix them well into the curry and allow it to simmer on low flame for another 30 minutes
• Continue stirring on low flame and simmer until lamb is well done and the water is reduced to a thick consistency
• Sprinkle the remaining coriander leaves and serve hot with Roti / Chapatti / Rice

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