20-Min Spiced Lamb & Peas Curry
Ground lamb cooks fast with ginger, garlic, and warm spices, then peas finish in minutes. Serve over rice for an easy weeknight curry that tastes like restaurant prep.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 315
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and garam masala. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Add ground lamb and break it up with a spoon while browning, 5–6 minutes until no pink remains.
Step 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add 1/2 cup water and salt to taste.
Step 5
Add frozen peas and simmer for 3 minutes until peas are tender and sauce coats the meat.
Step 6
Serve hot over steamed rice or with naan.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
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