LAMB & CORN ‘PEPPER’ CURRY (SERVES 6)
with rich, spiced gravy
WHAT YOU NEED
INGREDIENTS
1 kg lamb neck or trimmed shoulder, chopped into 30mm dice
35g Green Saffron Red Lentil Dahl Mix
200g Greek Yoghurt
Juice ¼ lemon
60g butter
7 fresh curry leaves, OR 5 dried
450g brown onion, peeled, chopped into chunks
3 cloves, 20g garlic
35g fresh ginger
½ fat finger chilli, green
400g sweetcorn kernels, chopped coarsely or ‘pulse blitzed’ to coarse texture
100ml water, more to hand to add to make a thick gravy
GARNISH
Lime cut into wedges
Coriander, generous handful, sliced finely
Flaked almonds, lightly toasted
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Mix the lamb, spices, yoghurt and lemon juice. Set aside to marinate for between 1 to 2 hours
- Blitz the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli to a paste. Set aside.
- Heat the butter until foaming, then add it the curry leaves. Stir for a quick few seconds, then add the marinated meat and all the marinade, cook for a minute or two on high heat, then add the onion paste and stir to combine. Pop the lid on and simmer for about 20mins
- Add the blitzed corn and cook until the meat is tender and the sauce a thick, unctuous coating consistency adding water as required
Assembly
Serve with a simple onion, turmeric pilau rice and the garnishes. Yum, enjoy!