Lamb & Eggplant Tikka Masala

for the lamb

• 1 lb lamb cut in large pieces, good quality
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp ginger fresh grated

for the sauce:

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 white onion thinly sliced, medium or yellow onion
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 10 cardamom pods crushed
• 4 dried hot chilies crushed, seeds and all (adjust to suit your taste, small
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp ginger fresh grated
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp Coriander
• 1 tsp garam masala tsp (teaspoon
• 1 tsp salt
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes you can use whole tomatoes and crush them yourself, can of good quality
• 1 eggplant medium
• 1 cup coconut milk full fat
• 2 Tbsp cilantro plus more for garnish, chopped fresh