Easy Lamb Curry

Ingredients

• 1 pound / 450 grams lamb leg (cubed)
• 1 pound / 450 grams potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium onions
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes
• 14 ounces / 400 g tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 lamb stock pot ( or a stock cube)
• 1 cup / 240 ml boiling water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons sunflower oil (for frying)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander (optional - for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes
• 1 teaspoon turmeric

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   If you are cutting up the lamb yourself, cut it into bite-sized pieces - approximately 1-inch in size. Trim away any bits of sinew or excess fat.

3. 3

   Peel the onions and carrots and chop them into ½-inch pieces.

4. 4

   Peel the potatoes. Cut them into 1-inch pieces.

5. 5

   Chop the tomatoes into ½-inch pieces.

6. 6

   Measure all the spices into a bowl.

7. 7

   Dissolve the stock cube in a cup of boiling water

8. 8

   --- Step-by-step ---

9. 9

   Heat the sunflower oil in a pan and fry the onions on moderate heat until they are translucent and just starting to brown. This should take about 5 minutes. Stir often.

10. 10

    Tip in the spices and stir them with the onions over moderate heat until the spices release their aromas. This will only take a minute or two. Transfer the onions and spices to a plate.

11. 11

    Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, and increase the heat slightly. Once the oil is hot add the meat and fry until the meat is browned on all sides.

12. 12

    Add the onions back to the pan and stir in the fresh tomatoes. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.

13. 13

    Add the tinned tomatoes, stock, salt, sugar, carrots, potatoes and onions. Turn the heat down to a simmer. Cover the pan with a lid and leave for 50 minutes to an hour until the meat is tender.

14. 14

    Transfer to a serving dish and optionally garnish with a little chopped coriander. Serve with a side dish of white rice.