Badam Pasanda

Brian Holley's Note:

This is a truly superb SUPERB curry, very much in the top league. The use of yogurt, cream, and ground almonds combine wonderfully with the spices to make a medium hot dish. You'll cook this time and time again.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs lamb
• 1 inch cube fresh ginger , chopped
• 6 garlic cloves , chopped
• 2 fresh green chilies , chopped
• 5 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 ounces butter
• 2 large onions , sliced
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• 8 fluid ounces water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ pint fresh single cream
• 4 tablespoons ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Directions:

1. Cut the meat into thin strips about 1 1/2 inches long.
2. In a blender, process the ginger, garlic, green chillies and the yogurt till smooth.
3. Heat the butter in a pan and fry the onions till just brown. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, nutmeg and chili powder, lower the heat and fry for 2 minutes.
4. Add the meat and fry till it changes colour 3 minutes.
5. Slowly add the yogurt mixture stirring all the time. Cook for 5 minutes When the fat comes to the surface add the water and bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered for 60 minutes.
6. Add the salt, cream and the ground almonds cook for 4 minutes, stir in the garam masala.
7. Serve with the paprika sprinkled over the dish.

Reviews

[PhilH]

Having not been in touch for a while, I decided to try one of your new recipes, and I liked the idea of the ingredients but only had chicken to hand. Pretty damn good my friend. I know that lamb, especially on the bone would give this a "richer" flavor, but I am very pleased with the result. Having noted a previous comment, I would advise adding water only "as necessary". This way there is no chance of it being "runny". I added a little more chilli powder, to my own taste, and its a VERY GOOD curry that results. Keep it up Brian.

[UmmIbrahim]

The whole family liked it. The flavor is very nice, smooth and MILD. The sauce was a bit runny for me so I added a little flour dissolved in some cold water at the end to thicken it. My one year old could eat it without any problem it was so mild, but I prefer my Indian food to have more of a kick than this. I would definitely make it again, but next time I will increase the green chilies in the yogurt sauce to 5, and add a teaspoon of cayenne. Overall, a great recipe. THANKS!

[NovaM]

Took a bit of time to make, but was worth it. Not too hot either.