Let me start by saying that I love receiving your comments and emails. And although I try to respond to them as frequently as I can, many do manage to slip through the cracks - and for that, I apologize. However, although I may not reply to some of your comments, requests or suggestions, you can be assured that I do take each and every one of them into consideration. Well, almost all of them.
Of all the legitimate requests I get for recipes, Lamb & Potato Curry has to be one that most frequently occurs. But not just any lamb curry, many of you want to know how to make this rich and creamy restaurant classic a tad bit healthier, simpler and quick enough for a regular weeknight meal. Well, my friends, I hear ya! This may come as a surprise, but I’m not a fan of restaurant lamb curries myself. I find most restaurant versions too bland and not to mention, oily for my taste. So when a craving of something rich and sinful hits me, I head to my kitchen instead of the Punjabi take-out next door. I created this recipe on one such day when I was desperate to find something that feed my need. I wouldn’t call this a classic Lamb and Potato Curry recipe, but it does come fairly close to feeling rich and creamy, without the added dose of extra fat. On days when I’m feeling extra healthy, I also throw in a bunch of chopped spinach for some added green. Blasphemy yes, delicious - you bet!
LAMB & POTATO CURRY
Prep time: 15 min | Cooking time: approx. 1hr | Serves: 4Ingredients:
4-5 whole cloves
4-5 whole cardamoms
1 cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 lb lamb pieces, bone-in
salt, to taste
water, as needed
3 tbsp light cooking oilDirections:
Sauté whole spices with cumin seeds and onions in hot oil till lightly browned. Add in tomatoes, ginger and spices, and cook for a cou-ple of minutes till tomatoes soften and pulp.
Add in lamb and water, and cook covered for about 40 minutes. Add in potatoes and salt, and cook covered for another 20 minutes till lamb is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
August 4th, 2011
This looks fantastic! I’m not a fan of lamb so I think I will give it a try with veal. Thx for sharing!
Veal would definitely work really well too, Asiya. Let me know how it goes!
August 5th, 2011
Mutton with potato is a very appealing combination, I just luv it, drooling here……….:)
August 5th, 2011
This looks every inch an awesome mouth-watering delicacy!:) You’ve just got the right color and I could just dig into the spicy meat right now with a big spoonful of the golden gravy!Lovely dish,lovely colors and lovely clicks!
Cheers,
Wit,wok&wisdom
August 5th, 2011
wow!Looks so tasty!!
August 9th, 2011
Looks yummm! Though I am not a big fan of lamb, looking at your picture and simple recipe makes me want to try it. Can this be done in pressure cooker? I always find it hard to cook for 40 minutes and not burn it. :o). If it can be pressure cooked, how long do you think? 10 mins?
You just got me hooked on to your blog with mouth watering pics! Cheers!!
- Sumee
Thanks Sumee! Yes, you can definitely cook this in a pressure cooker - that’s what I do when I’m in a hurry. It really depends on the size and kind of pressure cooker you have. I would suggest cooking it for 20 minutes, turning off the heat and let it simmer until the pressure releases on its own. Do let me know how it turned out for you. Would love to hear your feedback!
August 9th, 2011
I have a Futura, which cooks everything faster than the normal prestige or hawkins. Thanks for your inputs, I will have to wait till Chaturthi to try though, we don’t eat meat during Shravan month. :o). WIll post back my comments once I try them.
August 13th, 2011
meat and potato goes hand in hand and when it comes to lamb I am crazy over them. Love how gorgeous the color looks .. very rich
August 17th, 2011
This is so beautiful - and I can’t wait to try it!!
August 18th, 2011
I will try making this with a pressure cooker. It looks really good.
August 26th, 2011
Wow, I never heard of Lamb and Potato Curry. I bet it taste delicious. The only curry I had and made was chicken and pork with vegetables. I’m not a fan of limb, maybe I’ll give it a try one day. Great job!
September 2nd, 2011
Vow!!!! curry looks awesome…..My aunt used to do this curry….But individually i never tried it….
U made me remember again…i cant stop to prepare this…
September 9th, 2011
Typical Bengali Sunday lunch..with rice…We just love it…
September 12th, 2011
Wow a mouth watering dish! Cant wait to serve this great recipe to my family. Thanks for sharing
September 19th, 2011
this looks awesome and I can’t wait to try this recipe!!!!
October 12th, 2011
The curry is really tempting and I cant stop salivating! Will be definitely trying it out for the weekend.. Thanks!
May 8th, 2012
Every 3 weeks we do a recipe from another blog. This is going to be my selection. Love the looks of this one, and I know I’ll love the flavour.
-h