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Spiced Lamb Rista

Tender lamb in a fragrant tomato-and-spice sauce—the weeknight version of Kashmir's slowcooked classic. Ready in 20 minutes with ground lamb and a single skillet.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
32g
Spiced Lamb Rista
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Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs ground lamb
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • ½ tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ cup yogurt, plain

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Toast cumin seeds until fragrant, 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add diced onion, cook until translucent and starting to brown, 4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add ginger-garlic paste, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon. Brown over medium-high until no pink remains, 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in Kashmiri chili powder, then add crushed tomatoes. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce tightens slightly.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, stir in yogurt until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring spoons
  • measuring cup

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