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Slow-Simmered Coconut Lamb and Chickpea Curry with Fragrant Garlic Naan and Fluffy Basmati Rice

A rich and aromatic lamb and chickpea curry simmered in coconut milk, served with garlic naan and basmati rice.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

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  • For the Curry:
  • 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons mild curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken or beef stock
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add lamb chunks and sear until browned on all sides. Remove lamb and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in curry powder, cumin, smoked paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato paste and stir well. Pour in coconut milk and stock, stirring to combine.
  5. Return lamb to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add chickpeas, honey or brown sugar, and lime juice. Simmer uncovered for another 20 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Serve hot with garlic naan and basmati rice.

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Adjust salt to taste.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Fat: 35 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Protein: 38 g