Sri Lankan Lamb Curry Recipe
- 2 pounds lamb cubes
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 coarsely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 (2-inch) section ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek seed
- 1 whole sprig curry leaf
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
- Mix 2 pounds lamb cubes with 1/4 cup vinegar and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Process 1 coarsely chopped onion, 3 cloves garlic, and a peeled, sliced 2-inch section of ginger to a paste.
- Fry in 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until fragrant.
- Add 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground fenugreek seed, and 1 whole sprig curry leaf.
- Stir-fry for several minutes.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Drain the lamb, reserving the marinade.
- Add 2 tablespoons more oil to the pan.
- Add the lamb cubes, working in batches if necessary, and brown lightly.
- Add 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk along with the reserved marinade and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, and simmer 1 hour uncovered, or until the lamb is tender.
- Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of curry powder.
- Discard curry leaf sprig before serving.
lamb cubes, vinegar, onion, garlic, section ginger, oil, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, ground cumin, curry, oil, unsweetened coconut milk
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/sri-lankan-lamb-curry-10418 (may not work)