Rich with coconut cream and cashews, Lamb Korma is gently spiced and mildly sweet.
Its so family-friendly and easy to love, I call it the otherbutter chicken!
Lamb Korma curry
Not all curries are fiery hot and intense flavoured, likeVindalooandRogan Josh.
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Like everybodys favouriteButter Chicken.
And todays Lamb Korma!
The sauce is gently flavoured with spices, and its not spicy at all.
Its got a triple hit of creamy pureed cashews, coconut cream and regular cream.
And its a little bit sweet.
I describe it as family friendly curry, being one that everyone can enjoy!
Why make your own Lamb Korma?
Most Lamb Korma curries Ive had at restaurants are far too sweet and much too oily for my taste.
Same with jarred sauces from shops which also tend to completely lack depth of flavour.
I mean, Korma is supposed to be abitsweet.
But not candy sweet!!
Making Lamb Korma at home is so much better.
Its reliable, far cheaper, healthier and its really no harder than making a regularbeef stew.
Are you ready to make your own Lamb Korma with fall-apart lamb smothered in a gorgeous creamy cashew-coconut sauce?
?Yes you are!!
Some of the more authentic versions Ive had are brutally rich and wildly spicy (but delicious!)
This recipe was created by my brother.
His kitchen superpower is making recipes that call for juggling complex flavours.
So I often turn to him to help with curries like this!
We had a few heated debates arriving at the end result heh!
But we got there, and everybody who tried it loved it.
We hope you do too!
In fact, the initial recipe used 600g of meat but it wasnt enough for 4 adults.
you might cook the shanks whole, though theres not enough liquid to submerge 4 shanks.
Like I said, I cant think of any other lamb cut suitable for this recipe.
I have applied thought to it!!
Id have to concentrate the sauce flavour a bit, so its a separate recipe!
2. lamb korma spices
Here are the spices you need for lamb korma.
Dont worry if you cant find Kashmiri chilli powder!
Theres an easy substitute.
Kashmiri chilli powderis a spicy, smoky Indian chilli powder sold at Indian grocery stores and some speciality stores.
Substitute with 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika plus 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
Think of it as the better curry powder!
If you cant find it, substitute with an Indian curry powder.
Green cardamom pods These are fairly easily found these days in regular grocery stores.
They have a kind of citrusy fresh herbal flavour.
Turmeric powder Bright yellow powder that adds earthy flavour.
Ginger powder a warm flavour that is quite different to fresh ginger.
Cinnamon sticks Sticks rather than powder add a subtle perfume of flavour into the sauce.
Dont even think about just using chopped onion, its not the same at all!
Onion Use brown or yellow onions.
Garlic 8 whole, large cloves!
Ginger A 5 cm/2 piece, skin scraped or cut off then sliced.
Cashews Roasted, unsalted cashews which we puree into a thick sauce with a little water.
Sugar Just 4 teaspoons adds a touch of sweetness in the sauce.
Coconut cream Thicker and richer than coconut milk!
Low fat doesnt have nearly as much coconut flavour.
Regular cream Again, full fat like!
Else the sauce will lack richness.
Chicken stock/broth I see a lot of Indian home cooking recipes using water instead of stock or broth.
To me, the sauce lacks depth of flavour when made using water.
How to make Lamb Korma Curry
A stick blender is your friend here!
Makes the pureeing of the onion and cashews a breeze.
It only takes about 5 to 10 seconds.
Scrape it into a bowl, then set aside.
Cashew puree In the same jar, blitz the cashews and water with the stick blender until smooth.
It will only take about 10 seconds.
Cover the mouth of the jar with your hand (to prevent flying cashew comets!).
We will add it into the sauce partway through the slow cooking time.
Cardamom sachet (OPTIONAL) Bundle and tie the cardamom pods into a sachet using muslin or cheesecloth.
Reduce onion puree Melt and heat the ghee over high-heat.
Then cook the onion puree for a good 8 minutes or until it reduces by half.
Because its so watery, it wont saute like chopped onion.
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Rather, it just reduces and dries out.
Dont let it caramelise or brown.
Add lambthen stir until the lamb changes from red to light brown.
Dont give a shot to brown the meat it wont happen!
Sauce Stir in the ground spices (turmeric, ground ginger, garam marsala and kashmiri chilli).
Then add the stock.
The liquid will barely cover the meat.
Add the cardamom pod sachet and cinnamon sticks, then stir.
Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid then transfer to the oven.
Slowcook2 hours Cook for 1 1/2 hours at 180C/350F (160C fan-forced).
But the recipe needs to be altered else the sauce lacks flavour.
It works really well!
Finish & serve Place the pot on a low heat.
Add the sugar, salt, coconut cream and cream, then stir.
Simmer for 2 minutes, then its ready to serve.
Look at the sauce!!
Full of the promise of flavour!
Addingnaanfor dunking is highly recommended!
It is a yeast dough, but it doesnt require kneading!
), trySamosasorPakorasas starters and add aTomato Salad with Minted Yogurt Dressingas a fresh vegetable side.
suggested dishes to serve alongside lamb korma
Regretfully, I dont have any Indian dessert recipes.
He can only do these sprints for short bursts these days.
So what a treat it was to have it captured thank youRob!
I think Im getting close!
Glutinous rice flour seems to be the key, to hold the mixture together without drying it out!
The ability to make big-batch food is important for me because Dozer eats a LOT!!
1 kg / 2 lb a day, to be exact.
What you see above is just 2 1/2 days worth of food for him!!
I havent forgotten my promises to share the recipe.
I shall be caveating heavily when I share the recipe!
Hes very comfortable on it these days!
And why wouldnt he be?
I wouldnt complain if someone told me I had to lounge on a soft bed after every meal!
But if it can be squished and rolled into a rough ball shape, its fine!
Here he is, taste testingpikeletsearlier this week.
With jam and cream, of course.
Look at the intense concentration and focus in his eyes!
(Well, perhaps wild-eyed excitement is a more accurate description ).
In all honesty, he is doing so, so well.
Hes an important company asset!
