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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
20-Min Spiced Lamb & Peas Curry
comfortsatisfyingindianlambtendercrumblyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in ginger-garlic paste and garam masala. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Add ground lamb and break it up with a spoon while browning, 5–6 minutes until no pink remains.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add 1/2 cup water and salt to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Add frozen peas and simmer for 3 minutes until peas are tender and sauce coats the meat.

  6. 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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