Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6 to 8
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Calories
255 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
Description
The Slow Cooker Lamb Curry begins with sautéing diced onions, garlic, and freshly grated ginger in avocado oil to release their aromas. A blend of spices including sweet paprika, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and optional cardamom is added and cooked until fragrant. This spiced base is then transferred to the slow cooker with lamb stew meat, chicken broth, and tomato paste. Cooking for several hours on low or high heat melts the lamb to tender perfection and allows the flavors to meld fully. Just before serving, fresh or frozen chopped baby spinach and plain Greek yogurt are stirred in, wilting the spinach and creating a creamy, tangy finish. The curry pairs well with saffron rice or other grains as a satisfying main dish with balanced spice, rich broth, and tender meat. The recipe includes a dairy-free option substituting yogurt with canned coconut milk.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger peeled and grated, fresh
- 2 tsp paprika I use sweet paprika, not smoked, ground
- 2 tsp cumin ground
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 1/2 tsp Turmeric ground
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom optional
- 1 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- 3 to 4 lbs lamb stew meat
- 2 cups chicken broth low-sodium broth recommended, or beef broth
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups baby spinach chopped (fresh or frozen works)
- 1 cup yogurt or more to taste, plain, Greek
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet and add the chopped onion. Sauté onion for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add garlic, grated ginger, and all of the spices and continue sautéing until everything is very fragrant, another 2 to 3 minutes. If you need to deglaze the pan with a few tablespoons of water due to all of the spices, feel free to do so!
- Transfer the sautéed onion mixture to your crock pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except for the spinach and yogurt, to the crock pot (lamb stew meat, broth, and tomato paste). Stir well and secure the lid on the crock pot.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low heat or 4-5 hours on High heat.
- Just before you’re ready to serve, stir in the baby spinach and yogurt to the lamb curry. Allow the curry to sit until spinach is wilted.
- Serve with saffron rice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free alternative, substitute the yogurt with full-fat canned coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 6 | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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