Mughlai Lamb

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    866 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Mughlai Lamb

A Mughlai lamb which is tender and succulent, with a browned exterior and wonderful rich flavour.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil for sauteeing
  • 4 tablespoons sunflower oil for frying
  • 1 large onion finely sliced
  • 1 kg lamb 2.2 lbs, leg of lamb or shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 475 ml buttermilk 2 cups
  • 5 cloves
  • 4 green cardamoms whole and crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground fennel
  • 2 whole green chillies broken in half
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Paste or 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

for the garnish

  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped roughly, coriander leaves
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Instructions

  1. Add 1 tablespoon sunflower oil to a large frying pan and warm on medium heat, then add and sauté 1 large onion. Once golden brown remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan mix together the 1 kg lamb , 475 ml buttermilk, 5 cloves, 4 green cardamoms, 1 tablespoon ground cumin , 1 tablespoon ground fennel , 2 whole green chillies, 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Paste, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt.
  3. Partially cover and simmer on a low heat till the meat is soft and tender (approx. 45 minutes-1 hour). Use tongs to remove the lamb from the liquid* to a colander and set aside to drain for a couple of minutes.
  4. In a large skillet heat 4 tablespoons sunflower oil on medium-high heat till hot then reducing to medium-low and fry the lamb pieces in batches till browned all over, around 8 minutes in total (see notes below for roasting the lamb instead). Transfer the lamb to kitchen paper to drain the excess oil. Garnish with the browned onions and chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Notes

  • Use leg of lamb leg or shoulder, cut into small pieces.
  • Drain the lamb from the liquid before frying as any excess liquid will spit.
  • If you prefer not to fry the lamb transfer it to a baking dish and roast on full heat for 5-10 minutes.
  • *After simmering the lamb, strain and reserve the liquid to use as a tasty stock for pilau/rice.
  • This recipe can be made ahead and reheated on a low heat before serving.
  • Store leftovers in a closed container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to a month. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 866kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 66g (102%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Cholesterol 195mg (65%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 936mg (27%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 350IU (7%) Vitamin C 7.6mg (8%) Calcium 239mg (24%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 866 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 866kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 66g 102%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Cholesterol 195mg 65%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Potassium 936mg 20%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 350IU 7%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 8%
Calcium 239mg 24%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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