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Creamy Lamb Korma
This rich and savory dish combines tender chunks of lamb with a luscious creamy sauce infused with aromatic spices. The slow cooking process ensures the meat is tender and flavorful, while the creamy texture adds a touch of luxury.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 720 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 onions finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cm ginger grated
- 2 green chillies finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cardamom powder
- 200 ml Greek yogurt
- 200 ml double cream
- 50 g almonds grinded into powder
- Coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced lamb and brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the chopped onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chillies. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Return the browned lamb to the pan. Add the ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom. Stir well to coat the lamb and spices.
- Pour in the Greek yogurt and double cream. Stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in the ground almonds and season with salt to taste. Stir again.
- Cover the pan and simmer gently for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
- Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
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Notes
- For a milder korma, deseed the green chillies or reduce the amount used.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more or less double cream.
- You can also substitute lamb with chicken or beef if desired.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
720kcal
(36%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
60g
(92%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
767mg
(32%)
Potassium
603mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Vitamin D
1µg
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 720
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 720kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 60g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.