5 from 3 votes
Lamb Tikka Masala
This fragrant and spicy Indian dish combines tender lamb with a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce. The smoky flavors of the tikka masala marinade complement the tender meat.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
484 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb diced
- 200 g yogurt
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch ginger grated
- 2 tbsp Tikka Masala Paste
- 400 g tomato chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- Coriander for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the diced lamb with the plain yogurt. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add the tikka masala paste to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stir well.
- Season with ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
- Add 100ml of water to the pan and stir well.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
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Notes
- Ensure the lamb is diced into evenly sized pieces for even cooking.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of tikka masala paste used.
- Serve the Lamb Tikka Masala with steamed rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
- 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
484kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
824mg
(34%)
Potassium
621mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
174IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Vitamin D
0.2µg
(1%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 621mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 174IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.