Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp methi/fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 2 cinnamon stick pieces the size of your thumb
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin powder
  • 4 tsp masala/chilli powder, I've used 6 depending on how spicy you want it. masala is a mixture of ground spices and chilli powder.
  • 1 large tomato
  • 3 curry leaves (optional)
  • 4 medium soft cooking potatoes, cut into quarters
  • 1 salt to season
  • 1 enough oil to coat the bottom of a pot
  • 2 tsp ground ginger and garlic paste
  • 500 grams lamb cut into bite sized pieces

Method

  • Add cinnamon sticks and curry leaves as well as fenugreek seeds to the pot and heat until it starts to sizzle.
  • Add your onion which has been finely chopped, to the pot and cook until it begins to soften.
  • Add the turmeric powder and stir for a few seconds.
  • Then add in your ground ginger and garlic and stir.
  • Now add your cumin powder and masala.
  • If it is too dry and starts to catch, add a little more oil so that it looks like a paste.
  • Add in your lamb pieces, salt, and stir well to coat.
  • Then add in about one cup of water or enough to just cover the lamb.
  • Add the chopped tomato and potatoes and let it simmer until the meat is cooked and the potatoes are soft.
  • Garnish with dhania (coriander/cilantro)
  • Serve with sambals, and rice /bread/roti