Lamb Tikka Masala
Lamb Tikka Masala is a popular Indian dish consisting of tender marinated lamb cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that pairs well with rice or naan bread.
Ingredients
- 500 g Lamb diced
- 200 g Yoghurt
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1- inch Ginger grated
- 2 tbsp Tikka Masala Paste
- 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Coriander for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the diced lamb with the plain yogurt. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add the tikka masala paste to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stir well.
- Season with ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and salt to taste. Stir to combine.
- Add 100ml of water to the pan and stir well.
- Cover the pan and simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Notes
Ensure the lamb is diced into evenly sized pieces for even cooking.
Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of tikka masala paste used.
Serve the Lamb Tikka Masala with steamed rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 824mgPotassium: 621mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 4mg
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