Curried Stew with Lamb

Lamb is marinated in yogurt and garlic overnight, then slowly stewed with curry spices, almonds and currants.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 623 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 large onion, grated
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 cup currants
• ¾ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 2 pounds lamb sirloin, cut into cubes
• ⅔ cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 8 cups vegetable broth

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and garlic. Stir in the lamb cubes until coated. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in marinated lamb mixture. Season with cloves, ginger, cumin, cayenne and curry powder. Stir in raisins, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours. Stir in cooked rice and vegetable stock. return to a simmer, and cook 5 more minutes.