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20-Min Jungli Maas — Spicy Lamb Curry

Rustic, fiery lamb curry with ginger, garlic, and tomato—cooked fast in one skillet and served with rice, greens, and lime. Wild flavors, weeknight timing.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
52g
20-Min Jungli Maas — Spicy Lamb Curry
comfortrusticindianlambtenderjuicyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add lamb and brown on all sides without stirring for 3 minutes, then stir and cook 2 minutes more.

  3. Step 3

    Add sliced onion and ginger-garlic paste, stir until fragrant, about 60 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in chili powder, tomatoes, and 0.5 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes until lamb is tender.

  5. Step 5

    Season with salt to taste. Stir in cilantro and squeeze of lime juice.

  6. Step 6

    Serve hot over steamed white rice with sautéed greens and a lime wedge on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons

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