Spicy Dry Lamb Curry
Serves:4-6
2tablespoonsvegetableoil
1kglambforequarterchops,trimmed
5freshcurryleaves
1teaspoonblackmustardseeds
1onion,chopped
2clovesgarlic,crushed
2tablespoonsfreshlygratedginger
1tablespooncurrypaste
2teaspoonstandooripaste
2teaspoonsgroundcumin
1teaspoongarammasala
2teaspoonschillipowder
2tablespoonslemonjuice
1cupwater
1cupfreshcoriander,chopped
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.HeatoilinfrypanonSetting12.Addlamb
andcookuntilgolden.Setaside.
2.Addmustardandcurryleavestothepan
andcookfor1minuteoruntiltheybegin
to pop.
3.Addonionandgarlictothepanandcook
for2-3minutesoruntiltender.Addginger
anddryspicesandcookuntilfragrant.
4.Addlambandremainingingredients,
expectcoriander.ReduceheattoSetting
3.Coverwithlid.Cookfor1–1½hours,
stirring occasionally. Season to taste with
salt and pepper. Top with fresh coriander.
Serve.
Family Beef Casserole with Semi Dried
Tomatoes
Serves:6-8
2kgchucksteak,cutinto2cmcubes
½ cup plain flour
¼ cup olive oil
2bunchshallots,trimmed
2clovesgarlic,crushed
½ cup red wine
½ cup tomato paste
5sprigsfreshthyme
3carrots,peeled,diced
3celerystalks,diced
2bayleaves
2cupsbeefstock
1cupsemi-driedtomatoes,chopped
Saltandfreshlygroundblackpepper,totaste
1.Coatbeefwithflour.Seasonwithsaltand
pepper.
2.HeatoilinfrypanonSetting11.Cookbeef
in batches until golden brown. Set aside.
3.ReduceheattoSetting9.Addshallotsand
garlictothepan.Cookfor1-2minutesor
until golden. Add wine and tomato paste to
the pan. Stir until combined and slightly
reduced.
4.Addthyme,carrot,celery,bayleaves,
stockandbeeftothepan.Stirtocombine.
Cover with lid. Reduce heat to Setting
5.Cookfor1hour,stirringoccasionally.
Addtomatoesandcookforafurther20
minutes. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Serve.
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