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Slow Cooker Lamb Curry
4.7 from 51 votes

Slow Cooker Lamb Curry

Slow Cooker Lamb Curry features tender lamb stew meat cooked with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and paprika. The curry is enriched with sautéed onions, garlic, and ginger, cooked low and slow in broth and tomato paste. Wilted spinach and yogurt finish the dish, adding creaminess and brightness. This recipe suits cooks seeking a hands-off approach to a richly spiced, hearty lamb curry.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 to 8
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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!
  3. Transfer the sautéed onion mixture to your crock pot.
  4. 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.
  5. Cook for 6-8 hours on low heat or 4-5 hours on High heat.
  6. 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.
  7. Serve with saffron rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a dairy-free alternative, substitute the yogurt with full-fat canned coconut milk.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 6 Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 11g (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 to 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% 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.