Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala, powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 kg lean lamb shoulder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 4 cloves
  • 6 tablespoons oil
  • 8 green chilies, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons gingerroot, chopped
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/3 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 4 green cardamoms
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 3/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

Method

  • Marinate lamb with yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt.
  • Stir to mix well and leave aside for 5 minutes.
  • Heat up the oil in a deep wok (kadai).
  • Mix in bay leaves, cloves and cardamoms and stir fry for 30 seconds.
  • Mix in the onions and stir fry until golden brown.
  • Mix in marinated lamb stirring it well for about 10 minutes, until the lamb is cooked and tender.
  • Mix in tomatoes and green chillies, stirring frequently until the oil separates from the gravy.
  • Pour out little water if necessary.
  • Sprinkle garam masala and stir fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Mix in salt to taste.
  • Decorate with coriander leaves, ginger juliennes and cut green chillies.