Lamb with Red Chilies and Tamarind
A Bene Israel dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Onion Sliced or coarsely chopped
- 6-8 Tbsp. Oil
- 4 1/2 lbs. Lamb shoulder and fillet of neck
- 6-10 Garlic cloves crushed
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 2 tsp. Ground coriander
- 3 tsp. Ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. Ground cloves
- 8-10 Red chilies tiny
- 3 lbs. Potatoes small
- 8 oz. Coconut cream
- 3bsp. Tbsp. Tamarind paste
- 3 Tbsp. Sugar
Instructions
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Fry onions in 3-4 tablespoons of oil on very low heat until soft and golden, about 30-45 minutes.
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Trim skin and excess fat from meat. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Brown meat all over with remaining oil.
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Add garlic, cumin, coriander to onions, and cook for one minute. Add meat to pan and cover with 4 cups of water to bring to boil.
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Remove scum, add cinnamon, cloves, chilies, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 – 2 hours until meat is tender. Add potatoes and 2 1/2 cups of water, just enough to cover.
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Add creamed coconut, tamarind, sugar, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Server with rice, chapatis, or bread.