Spicy Dry Lamb Curry
Serves:4-6
2tablespoonsvegetableoil
1kglambforequarterchops,trimmed
5freshcurryleaves
1teaspoonblackmustardseeds
1onion,chopped
2clovesgarlic,crushed
2tablespoonsfreshlygratedginger
1tablespooncurrypaste
2teaspoonstandooripaste
2teaspoonsgroundcumin
1teaspoongarammasala
2teaspoonschillipowder
2tablespoonslemonjuice
1cupwater
1cupfreshcoriander,chopped
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.HeatoilinfrypanonSetting12.Addlamb
andcookuntilgolden.Setaside.
2.Addmustardandcurryleavestothepan
andcookfor1minuteoruntiltheybegin
to pop.
3.Addonionandgarlictothepanandcook
for2-3minutesoruntiltender.Addginger
anddryspicesandcookuntilfragrant.
4.Addlambandremainingingredients,
expectcoriander.ReduceheattoSetting
3.Coverwithlid.Cookfor1–1½ hours,
stirring occasionally. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Top with fresh coriander.
Serve.
Family Beef Casserole with Semi Dried
Tomatoes
Serves:6-8
2kgchucksteak,cutinto2cmcubes
½ cup plain flour
¼ cup olive oil
2bunchshallots,trimmed
2clovesgarlic,crushed
½ cup red wine
½ cup tomato paste
5sprigsfreshthyme
3carrots,peeled,diced
3celerystalks,diced
2bayleaves
2cupsbeefstock
1cupsemi-driedtomatoes,chopped
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.Coatbeefwithflour.Seasonwithsaltand
pepper.
2.HeatoilinfrypanonSetting11.Cookbeef
in batches until golden brown. Set aside.
3.ReduceheattoSetting9.Addshallotsand
garlictothepan.Cookfor1-2minutesor
until golden. Add wine and tomato paste to
the pan. Stir until combined and slightly
reduced.
4.Addthyme,carrot,celery,bayleaves,
stockandbeeftothepan.Stirtocombine.
Cover with lid. Reduce heat to Setting
5.Cookfor1hour,stirringoccasionally.
Addtomatoesandcookforafurther20
minutes. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Serve.
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