Lamb With Cashew Nut Curry Korma Recipes

LAMB WITH CASHEW-NUT CURRY (KORMA)

Steps:

• To make the masala, combine the cashews, chilies, ginger and the cold water and blend at high speed for 1 minutes.
• Add the cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, garlic, poppy seeds, coriander seeds and cumin.
• Blend again until the mixture is completely pulverized.
• Set the masala aside.
• Place the saffron in a small bowl, pour in boiling water and let soak for at least 10 minutes.
• In a heavy skillet heat the ghee over moderate heat until a drop of water flicked into it sputters instantly.
• Add the onions and, stirring constantly, fry for 7 or 8 minutes, until soft and golden brown.
• Stir in the salt and the masala, then add the yoghurt.
• Stirring occasionally, cook over moderate heat until the ghee lightly films the surface.
• Add the lamb, turning it about with a spoon to coat the pieces evenly.
• Squeeze the saffron between your fingers, thin stir it and its soaking liquid into the skillet.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 20 minutes, turning the lamb cubes over from time to time.
• Scatter 1/2 of the fresh coriander over the lamb and continue cooking, tightly covered for 10 minutes more, or until the lamb is tender.
• To serve, transfer the entire contents of the skillet to a heated platter, and sprinkle the top with lemon juice and the remaining fresh coriander.

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Marinate lamb in mixture of ground spices and sour cream for 30 minutes. In a Dutch oven or flameproof casserole over medium-high heat, fry onion in mixture of oil and butter until edges are nicely browned. Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, garlic and ginger and continue frying for 1 or 2 minutes until onion turns medium brown. Add marinated lamb to onion mixture and stir over medium to medium-high heat until sour cream disappears and lamb is no longer pink on the outside, about 2 minutes. Stir in crushed fennel seeds, coconut milk, salt, and 3/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Turn heat down and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes to thicken sauce, adding more water if sauce is too thick. At this point the meat and sauce should have darkened somewhat. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat. Taste and add salt if needed.

LAMB KHORMA

Steps:

• 1. Trim the lamb and cut it into large pieces. Season with salt and pepper and put in a bowl. Add the yogurt, 1 tbsp ginger, the garlic, and cardamom. Stir or toss until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the lamb is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.
• 2. Put the cashews in a small bowl and add enough hot water to cover them. Let the cashews soak for 30 minutes and then drain. Grind the drained cashews to a coarse paste in a food processor. Set aside.
• 3. Heat the ghee or oil in a casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and sauté until transparent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the cumin, cardamom, fennel, the remaining ginger, and the coriander. Cook, stirring often until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles, cilantro stems, and cashew paste and stir well to be sure that nothing is sticking. Sauté, stirring frequently and adding water a tablespoon at a time if necessary, until the mixture is very aromatic, about 2 minutes.
• 4. Add the lamb and the yogurt marinade, increase the heat, and stir until the pieces are evenly coated. Once the meat's juices begin to flow, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer very slowly, stirring occasionally, until the meat is nearly tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• 5. Add the cream and continue to simmer until the curry is flavorful and thickened and the lamb is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt, pepper, or chopped bird chile. Serve garnished with the cilantro leaves and cashews.

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Put the onion, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, salt and chili flakes into a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms (or use a mortar and pestle).
• Add the spice mix to the lamb and stir well to coat. Set aside for 1 hour.
• Heat ghee in a large pan or wok. Add the extra onions and cook, stirring over moderate heat until the onions soften.
• Add the lamb and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly,until the lamb cubes are browned all over.
• Add the tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of the yoghurt and stir until combined.
• Simmer uncovered until the liquid is absorbed.
• Add the remaining yoghurt, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring between each addition until the liquid is absorbed.
• Cover the pan and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve with rice, raitas and relishes.

LAMB KORMA

Steps:

• Place lamb in a bowl and drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over lamb; stir until coated.
• Heat remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil in a saucepan over low heat; cook and stir onion until softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add potato to onion.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir lamb, working in small batches, until browned, about 5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned lamb to onion mixture.
• Stir curry into lamb-onion mixture and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add water to lamb-onion mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover saucepan, and simmer until lamb is cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes.
• Mix coconut milk and chickpeas into lamb-onion mixture and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.