Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp green cardamom powder
  • 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 kg (2.2lbs) lean lamb, diced
  • 2 onions, peeled and sliced into thin wedges
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 400 ml (14.1fl oz) boiling water
  • 2 tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
  • 0.5 lime, juice only
  • 1 tsp garam masala

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large non stick pan and add the ginger paste, garlic paste, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, salt, chilli powder and cumin.
  • Cook for one minute then add the cubed lamb and onions, tossing well to coat evenly in the spices.
  • Cook over a high heat for 5 minutes to seal the meat then add the boiling water.
  • Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover the pan loosely and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Add the sliced tomatoes, lime juice and garam masala, then stir well and cook for a further 5 minutes before serving.