Gorkhali Lamb (Nepal)

A Traditional Nepalese dish- prep time includes marinating time.

• Ready In: 7 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lamb chops
• 3  whole  dry red peppers
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1  teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 5  fresh red chilies, julienned
• 1  cup onion, finely chopped
• 1  cup tomatoes, chopped
• 1  cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 1  teaspoon cumin powder
• 1  teaspoon coriander powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
•  salt
• 2  tablespoons  mustard oil
• 1  cup  lamb broth
• 1⁄2 cup green onion, cut in 1-in length for garnish

• Marinade

• 1  cup  chopped roasted tomatoes
• 1  cup  roasted red pepper
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  cup onion, roughly chopped
• 1  teaspoon cumin seed
• 1  teaspoon peppercorn
• 1  teaspoon szechwan pepper
• 1⁄2 cup celery, chopped
• 2  tablespoons  mustard oil
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

1. In a blender combine all the marinating ingredients to form smooth paste.
2. Pour the marinating paste over the lamb chops in a large bowl.
3. Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least six hours.
4. Grill the marinated lamb chops on a charcoal grill, occasionally turning until cooked through, about 5-7 minute
5. Cut grilled lamb into 1-in cubes.
6. In a sauce pan heat 2 tablespoons of musturd oil.
7. Fry fenugreek, bay leaves, and dry whole red peppers till dark.
8. Add turmeric and stir for 15 sec. Add onions, sautee in medium heat till brown.
9. Add garlic, ginger, red chilies, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt to the onion mixture.
10. Fry for 30 sec, and add tomatoes and lamb broth.
11. Lower the heat and let the tomato-onion mixture simmer for 10 min till it thickens.
12. Transfer grilled lamb cubes to the sauce, stir well.
13. Cook for another 10 min to evaporate excess liquid so that the meat pieces are coated with the sauce.
14. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
15. Garnish with green onions.
16. Serve with rice, or roti.