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20-Min Spiced Lamb Curry with Bread

Tender lamb cooked fast in a spiced tomato base, finished with cream and served with warm bread. A weeknight version of the clay-pot classic that tastes like hours but takes minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
485
Protein
42g
20-Min Spiced Lamb Curry with Bread
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Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ⅓ cup yogurt
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 4 slices white bread, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly golden, about 4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in ginger-garlic paste and garam masala. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add lamb pieces and stir to coat.

  3. 3

    Pour in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lamb is just cooked through.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in yogurt until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Warm bread in a toaster or dry skillet if desired. Serve curry hot with bread on the side for scooping.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or large saucepan
  • cutting board and knife
  • wooden spoon for stirring
  • toaster or second skillet (optional)

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