Durban Lamb Curry

1h 20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 bay leaves, 2 star anise, 1 stick cinnamon, and 1 tsp of cumin (Jeera) seeds to a large pot with oil.
  2. 2Toast the spices for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3Add 2 chopped onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add 5 garlic cloves, 1 knob of ginger, and 1 stem of curry leaves and sauté for another 5 minutes.
  5. 5Add 1/2 tsp each of Dhania (Coriander) powder, Cumin (Jeera) powder, and Garam Masala.
  6. 6Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder.
  7. 7Add about 5 tsp of chilli powder/masala of your choice and mix.
  8. 8Add 2 grated tomatoes and 1 Tbs of tomato paste, then stir.
  9. 9Add about 1/2 a cup of water and stir.
  10. 10Add about 2 to 2 1/2 tsp of fine salt, or according to your taste, and mix.
  11. 11Cook the mixture on medium heat for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  12. 12Once the oil has separated, add 1.5 kg of lamb knuckles and mix until everything is well combined.
  13. 13Cook on medium to low heat for about 5 to 10 minutes, covered.
  14. 14Stir the pot and add about 1/2 a cup of water.
  15. 15Cook on low heat for 1 hour, covered.
  16. 16Once the lamb is soft, add the potatoes and some extra water, then cover and cook until the potatoes are soft.
  17. 17Garnish with fresh chopped coriander/dhania.
  18. 18Serve the curry with white rice.
  19. 19Serve the curry with a quick salad made with tomato, red onion, cucumber, white vinegar, salt, sugar, and a sprinkle of crushed chillies.

Ingredients

  • 3 Bayleaves
  • 2 Star Anise
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera) seeds
  • 2 Chopped onions
  • 5 Garlic cloves
  • 1 knob Ginger
  • 1 stem Curry leaves
  • 0.5 tsp Dhania (Coriander) powder
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin (Jeera) powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 5 tsp Chilli powder/ Masala
  • 2 Grated tomatoes
  • 1 Tbs Tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 2.5 tsp Fine salt
  • 1.5 kg Lamb knuckles
  • Potatoes
  • Fresh chopped Coriander/Dhania
  • White rice
  • Tomato
  • Red onion
  • Cucumber
  • White vinegar
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Crushed chillies

Equipment

Large potWooden spoonSmall spatulaFrying panLid

Tips

  • The masala used is a 50/50 ratio of Kashmiri chilli powder and Rombo Rossy masala.
  • If using mutton or beef, cook for longer until the meat is nice and soft.