The Best Indian Lamb Curry

• For the lamb marinade:
• 1/2 onion, roughly chopped
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1" ginger
• 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder*
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• Juice of 1/2 a lime
• For the lamb curry:
• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• 1 medium onion, grated for pulp + 1/2 medium onion thinly sliced for frying
• 3 medium tomatoes grated for pulp
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• Salt, for seasoning
• 1/2 russet potato, chopped into 1 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges, yogurt, naan/roti, and rice for serving

1. The marinade is made up of spices, oil and lime, and a ginger garlic paste. To prepare the ginger garlic paste, in a food processor or small blender, blend/pulse the onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro leaves until completely pureed and a thick paste forms (This can be kept in the fridge about 3 weeks).
2. Marinate the lamb in ginger garlic paste and the other marinade ingredients for a minimum of 1 hour, preferably overnight.
3. *Note: Chili powder in India is MUCH spicier than chili powder in the U.S. so judge this on taste (before adding the lamb in, obviously). 1 tsp hot chili powder is likely 2-3tsps for most chili powders in the U.S.
4. In a large pot, add the oil and a stick of cinnamon over medium heat about 1 minute.
5. Add the thinly sliced onion and fry for 10 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.
6. Add the pulp (remaining onion and tomatoes) to the pan and simmer for 20 minutes, covered. Season with salt.
7. Add the marinated lamb and cook uncovered for 30 minutes at a simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Add the boiling water to the pan, cover, and cook at a simmer until the lamb is just about tender - about 20 minutes.
9. Add the potatoes and cook for another 10-15 minutes max until the potatoes are cooked through -- you want to watch this carefully so they don't get mushy!
10. Season again with salt and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges, yogurt, naan/bread, and rice. Enjoy!

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Taken from food52.com/recipes/32664-the-best-indian-lamb-curry (may not work)