Pahadiya Lamb Tarkari

Tulsi Regmi's Note:

Classic Nepali Tender Lamb Curried in Tomato and Himalayan Herbs, Mountain Style. It is a simple dish that is hearty and satisfying. Perfect for mountain trekkers.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 2 lbs lamb, cut into 1-in . cubes
• 3 cups onions, chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 2 dried red chilies
• 2 cups broth or 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Directions:

1. In large bowl, season lamb pieces with salt and pepper.
2. In a non-stick pan, heat two tablespoons of oil.
3. Add seasoned lamb pieces and brown well; discard excess oil and reserve meat on a plate.
4. In a non-stick sauce pan, heat oil.
5. To the hot oil, add whole red chilies; fry for 30 sec.
6. Add turmeric and chopped onions, and fry until brown.
7. Put garlic and ginger into the onion mixture; fry for 30 sec.
8. To this mixture, add cumin, chili powder, grated nutmeg and chopped tomatoes; mix well for a few minutes.
9. Transfer browned lamb pieces into the spice mixture, add salt and pepper; stir well.
10. Add broth to the browned lamb; lower the heat to low and let simmer until lamb pieces are tender, and the sauce has attained a thick, saucy consistency, about 35-45 minute.
11. When cooked, turn off the heat and add chopped cilantro to garnish.
12. Serve hot with rice, and or roti (flat bread).

Reviews

[amanda l b]

This was really delicious and very easy. I cooked the lamb for much longer - about 2 hours on a low heat- to ensure it was really tender.

[JustJanS]

A nice simple curry, not too many ingredients or steps, it came together really quickly. Thanks for aqnother good recipe.