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Cape Malay Lamb Curry by Leon Vermaak

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AuthorJan Bouwer
DifficultyIntermediate

A rich and aromatic South African lamb curry infused with warm spices, tender potatoes, and fresh coriander, perfect served with roti or rice.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins

 1 kg Lamb pieces
 3 Onionspeeled and finely chopped
 3 tbsp Oil
 34 Cardamom pods
 34 Cinnamon sticks
 3 tbsp Garlicfinely chopped
 1 tbsp Gingerfinely grated
 1 tsp Turmeric
 3 tbsp Roasted masala
 1 tbsp Breyani masala
 Saltto taste
 6 Potatoespeeled and cubed
 Fresh coriander

1

In a large pot, heat the oil on medium heat and add the onions, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon sticks and fry until golden brown.

2

Add the meat, garlic, and ginger and braise for 5-10 minutes.

3

Add 1 cup of hot water and cook for 30-40 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

4

Next, add all the spices and braise, stirring for 10 minutes.

5

Add only a tablespoon of water at a time. Add the potatoes and 1 to 2 cups of water and cook until potatoes are soft, stirring as needed. Garnish with fresh coriander.

6

Serve with roti or white rice.

7

Braai greetings.

CategoryCuisineCooking MethodDiet

Ingredients

 1 kg Lamb pieces
 3 Onionspeeled and finely chopped
 3 tbsp Oil
 34 Cardamom pods
 34 Cinnamon sticks
 3 tbsp Garlicfinely chopped
 1 tbsp Gingerfinely grated
 1 tsp Turmeric
 3 tbsp Roasted masala
 1 tbsp Breyani masala
 Saltto taste
 6 Potatoespeeled and cubed
 Fresh coriander

Directions

1

In a large pot, heat the oil on medium heat and add the onions, salt, cardamom, and cinnamon sticks and fry until golden brown.

2

Add the meat, garlic, and ginger and braise for 5-10 minutes.

3

Add 1 cup of hot water and cook for 30-40 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

4

Next, add all the spices and braise, stirring for 10 minutes.

5

Add only a tablespoon of water at a time. Add the potatoes and 1 to 2 cups of water and cook until potatoes are soft, stirring as needed. Garnish with fresh coriander.

6

Serve with roti or white rice.

7

Braai greetings.

Cape Malay Lamb Curry by Leon Vermaak

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