Lamb Do Pyaza
Tender lamb cooked with two different preparations of onions, creating a rich and aromatic curry with contrasting textures.
⏱ 45 minServes 4Indian
Ingredients
- •750g lamb, cut into 2-inch pieces
- •4 medium onions, divided
- •3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- •2 green chilies, minced
- •1 cup plain yogurt
- •2 teaspoons ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon ground coriander
- •1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- •1 teaspoon garam masala
- •1 cup water
- •to taste salt and pepper
- •2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- 1Slice 2 onions into thin rings and deep fry in oil until golden brown; drain and set aside. Dice remaining 2 onions finely.
- 2In the same oil, sauté diced onions until softened, then add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook for 2 minutes.
- 3Add lamb pieces and cook over high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
- 4Mix in yogurt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala; stir well and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5Add water, salt, and pepper; bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes until lamb is tender.
- 6Fold in half of the fried onions and cook uncovered for 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 7Garnish with remaining fried onions and fresh cilantro, then serve hot with rice or naan.
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