This simple yet delicious lamb curry is an easy and wholesome meal to put together. This traditional and authentic lamb curry is made with tomatoes and onions cooked with spices for a rich, hearty dish that’s perfect to make for a crowd. Soft, juicy, and tender lamb soaked in a spicy onion and tomato masala gravy.

This authentic and traditional curry is made of soft, juicy, and tender lamb soaked in a spicy onion and tomato masala gravy. Lamb curry or mutton curry is a perfect for your curry nights. This authentic lamb curry recipe is made with onions and tomatoes and an array of spices to make a lamb masala that is full of flavour.

It can even be converted into an easy mutton curry recipe. An easy lamb curry that is delicious served alongside some pilau or homemade chapattis. Spices that guaranteed to be in your pantry paired with onions, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes create an authentic flavour in this tender lamb curry. Perfect for family dinners!

Lamb Curry

This simple yet delicious lamb curry is an easy and wholesome meal to put together. Soft, juicy, and tender lamb soaked in a spicy onion and tomato masala gravy.

5 from 2 votes

Sadia Halimah Aziz

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 681kcal

Ingredients

• 1 kg Lamb or mutton
• 100 ml Oil
• 3 Onions finely diced
• 3 Tomatoes chopped
• 5 Garlic Cloves chopped
• 1 inch Ginger crushed
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Chilli Powder
• 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Garam Masala
• 1 tbsp Dried Fenugreek
• 5 Cloves
• 2 Jalapeño Peppers finely chopped
• 500 ml Water warm
• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds crushed
• Coriander

Instructions

• In a large pot heat up the vegetable oil on medium heat until hot
• Add the finely diced onions then cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are slightly softened and translucent in colour
• Add the lamb and salt then cover with a lid and allow to cook on medium heat for 25-30 minutes until the lamb has released its water
• Remove the lid then add the chopped tomatoes, chopped garlic cloves and crushed ginger then cover again and cook for a further 20-25 minutes until the lamb is tender
• Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, cloves, garam masala, dried fenugreek leaves and the chopped jalapeño peppers then cook the spices for 4-6 minutes
• Add the warm water and allow it to come to a gentle simmer then cook for 15-17 minutes or until thickened to your personal preference
• Add the finely chopped coriander and crushed cumin seeds and cook for another 1 minute until the oil has separated – the oil has separated when there are small bubbles appearing and the oil has formed a thin layer on top
• Your lamb curry is ready!

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Nutrition

Calories: 681kcal