Madrasi Gosht (chopped Lamb)

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons coriander, finely chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place lamb in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt, coriander, cumin, cayenne (if using) and black pepper. stir to coat. let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour.
• 2 heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. add mustard seeds and cover to avoid splattering. add onion and ginger and cook until onion is lightly brown.
• 3 add lamb and its marinade, and mix with onion. stir for about 5 minutes. stir in water and bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat and simmer 30 - 45 minutes. do not stir. lamb should be tender when pierced with a knife.
• 4 the sauce should be thick. if needed, increase heat and cook until sauce thickens.
• 5 sprinkle with lemon juice and coriander (if using). stir gently.