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20-Min Handi Lamb Curry

Spiced lamb cooked in a rich tomato-cream sauce in one skillet. Ready in 20 minutes with ginger, garlic, and garam masala.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
445
Protein
38g
20-Min Handi Lamb Curry
comfortheartyindianlambtendercreamyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add diced onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and golden, 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in ginger-garlic paste and garam masala, cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Add lamb cubes, brown with stirring, breaking apart clumps, 5 minutes. You should see no pink.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and 0.5 cup water, stir well, then simmer uncovered 6 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in cream, simmer 2 minutes until sauce coats a spoon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cups

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