5 from 12 votes
Lamb Bhuna
Lamb Bhuna is a slow-cooked spiced lamb curry featuring finely chopped onions, tomato puree, garlic, ginger, green chilies, and an aromatic combination of cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala. The lamb pieces cook gently in a thickened gravy that coats tender meat with rich, flavorful sauce. Garnished with fresh coriander, this dish balances robust Indian spices with succulent lamb.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
468 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 onion Finely chopped
- 3 tomato Pureed
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 1- inch ginger Grated
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 tsp salt To Taste
- Coriander Chopped (For Garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp of cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a moment until fragrant.
- Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato puree, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook this masala mixture until the oil starts to separate from it. This may take about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the bite-sized lamb pieces and cook until they are well-sealed and turn brown on all sides. This should take around 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in about 1 cup of water and mix well. Cover the pan and let the lamb cook on low heat for about 45 minutes to an hour, or until it becomes tender. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.
- Once the lamb is tender and the gravy has thickened, add the slit green chilies, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon powder, and cardamom powder. Adjust salt according to taste. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- The lamb bhuna should have a thick, rich gravy coating the meat. If it's too thick, you can add a splash of water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve the delicious Lamb Bhuna with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
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Notes
- Adjust the amount of red chili powder and green chilies to control the spice level.
- Vegetables like bell peppers or potatoes can be added to the curry for variation.
- The recipe can be doubled for feeding more people or larger gatherings.
- Nutritional facts provided are estimates and should be considered as guidelines only.
Nutrition Information
Calories
468kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
673mg
(28%)
Potassium
635mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
928IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 468
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 468kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 928IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.