Lamb Dopiaza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Lamb Dopiaza
Description
This recipe begins by marinating bite-sized lamb pieces in a combination of ginger and garlic pastes along with ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt to infuse the meat with layered flavors. The cooking process starts by tempering whole spices such as cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon in hot oil, creating a fragrant base. Finely sliced onions are then cooked until golden brown to develop depth in the curry.
The marinated lamb is added and browned, followed by chopped tomatoes and additional ground spices including garam masala, paprika, and turmeric. A distinctive step is adding chopped onion chunks later in the cooking to provide a contrasting texture within the curry. The curry is then covered and simmered for over an hour until the lamb is tender and the flavors meld beautifully.
Lamb Dopiaza offers a richly aromatic and spiced dish with a mix of tender meat and the sweet subtle crunch of onions. Garnishing with fresh chopped coriander adds freshness. It pairs well with staple Indian sides like rice or flatbreads.
The notes highlight that "dopiaza" means "two onions", representing the dual onion usage for flavor and texture. Nutrition information is provided only as a courtesy.
Ingredients
For Marinating:
- 500 g lamb Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp salt To taste
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
For Curry:
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 onion Finely sliced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2-3 cardamom pods
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 2 tomato Chopped
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- salt To taste
- 2 onion Cut into chunks
- Coriander Chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the lamb pieces with ginger paste, garlic paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the lamb evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, green cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add finely sliced onions and cook until they turn golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add the marinated lamb to the pan. Cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes, garam masala, ground paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and let the tomatoes soften and cook down, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chunks of onions to the pan. These will add texture to the curry.
- Pour in enough water to cover the lamb and onions. Cover the pan and let the curry simmer on low heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the lamb is tender and fully cooked. You can also use a pressure cooker to speed up the cooking process.
- Once the lamb is cooked and the curry has thickened, adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish the Lamb Dopiaza with freshly chopped cilantro.
- Serve the Lamb Dopiaza hot with steamed rice or Indian bread of your choice.
Notes
- The dish uses onions in two ways: as a cooked base and as chunks added later to create texture.
- Marinate the lamb at least 30 minutes to let the spices penetrate the meat.
- Simmer the curry on low heat for about 1 to 1.5 hours until lamb is tender.
- Fresh chopped coriander is recommended as garnish for added flavor and appearance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 671mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 662mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 647IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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