Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 7/8 kg boneless lamb shoulder, diced dried with paper towels
  • 6 pieces onions, medium finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons gingerroot, fresh peeled and minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 -8 tablespoons vindaloo curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 450 ml water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 900 g potatoes, diced in 4 cm pcs
  • 15 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Method

  • Heat 1 tsp oil in 5 liter pan, add 1/3 of the meat and sear uniformly. Once lightly browned transfer to a bowl and keep aside. Repeat for the remaining meat & 2 tsp oil.
  • Add remaining 1 tsp oil to the pan and heat again, add onions and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add ginger & curry paste, cook for 1 minute stirring constantly.
  • Add tomato paste & cook for 1 minute, stirring. Return lamb to the pot and add water, bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 1.5 hrs at low heat.
  • Add potatoes, stir & bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for an additional 30 - 45 minutes at low heat, or until potatoes are soft. Skim fat and sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Serve with naan or spinach to the side.