lamb masala

Who said tikka masala needs chicken? As far as I am concerned lamb tikka masala is the best meat to use for this modern day classic Indian curry.

Lamb Tikka Masala Curry Recipe

(14 oz) Lamb Loin

(1 Cup) Natural Yoghurt

Garlic Cloves

Tbsp Grated Ginger

Tbsp Kashmiri Chili Powder

Tsp Ground Turmeric

Tsp Ground Coriander

Tsp Ground Cumin

Tsp Amchur

Tsp Ground Fenugreek

Tsp Dried Mint

Tsp Coarse Sea Salt

Tbsp Ghee

(2/3 Cup) Onion

Red Chillies

Curry Leaves

Tsp Ground Cinnamon

Tsp Ground Cloves

Tsp Garam Masala

Tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves

milliliters (1 Cup) Tomato Passata

milliliters (1/4 Cup + 1 Tbsp) Water

Tbsp Tomato Puree

Tbsp Sugar

Salt

Mint Leaves, I use peppermint (to garnish)

Trim the lamb of all fat and then...

Trim the lamb of all fat and then slice it into slices around 1.5cm thick, then place in a bowl.

Mash the garlic and throw it in with...

Mash the garlic and throw it in with the lamb along with the grated ginger.

Pour in the yoghurt followed by the spices,...

Pour in the yoghurt followed by the spices, herbs and salt for the tikka.

Stir and cover with cling film, then place...

Stir and cover with cling film, then place in the fridge and allow to marinate for between 4 and 24 hours.

If you are using bamboo skewers soak them...

If you are using bamboo skewers soak them for an hour before using them.

Cut the onion for the sauce into a...

Cut the onion for the sauce into a 1cm dice.

Cut the chillies in half lengthways.

Heat a pan over a medium heat and...

Heat a pan over a medium heat and add the ghee.

Throw in the curry leaves, slit chillies and...

Throw in the curry leaves, slit chillies and onion and cook for 10 minutes.

Pour in the tomato passata and tomato puree...

Pour in the tomato passata and tomato puree then stir to combine.

Add the ground cinnamon, cloves, garam masala, fenugreek...

Add the ground cinnamon, cloves, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, sugar, salt and water.

Simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes.

Thread the lamb on to the skewers and...

Thread the lamb on to the skewers and then place under a fiercely hot grill or broiler and cook for 2-3 minutes per side.

Scrape any remaining marinade into the sauce and...

Scrape any remaining marinade into the sauce and stir to combine.

Transfer the sauce to a blender and blitz...

Transfer the sauce to a blender and blitz until smooth.

Pass the sauce through a fine mesh sieve...

Pass the sauce through a fine mesh sieve (optional) and back into a pan.

Add the yoghurt for the masala sauce and...

Add the yoghurt for the masala sauce and stir.

Slide the lamb off the skewers and into...

Slide the lamb off the skewers and into the sauce, stir and serve.

Indian restaurant style lamb tikka masala recipe made with grilled tender lamb pieces cooked in aromatic masala sauce. Made everything from scratch with simple pantry-friendly ingredients. Serve with plain rice, naan, or chapati. Incredibly delicious!

Lamb Tikka Masala

lamb

Garlic paste

½ tbsp Ginger paste

Turmeric powder

Chilli powder

tsp Garam masala

tbsp Yoghurt

Shallot onions (Or brown onions, finely chopped)

250 gram Tomato passata ((About 8.8 oz) Or finely chopped tomatoes)

tbsp Double cream

tbsp Ghee

Cooking oil (vegetable

Water (Add warm water.

Coriander

Chilli powder (Paprika powder)

½ tsp Turmeric

1½ tsp Garam masala

Cumin powder (Zeera

Coriander powder (Ground coriander seeds)

Marinate the lamb pieces with turmeric, chilli powder, yoghurt, salt, garam masala, garlic paste, and ginger. Combine everything well, cover with cling flim and let it marinate for at least 1 hour. You can also leave it in the fridge overnight. If you have more time you can leave more hours or leave it in the fridge overnight.

Grill the marinated lamb over the gill, grill pan, skillet, or in the oven over medium high heat for 4-5 minutes or until charred on both sides. Remove from heat and set them aside.

Lamb Marinade and Grill

Heat oil and ghee in the heavy bottom pot to medium heat. Add onions and sautee for 1-2 minutes until translucent. Add ginger, garlic paste and continue stir until the onions are brown.

Next add the tomato passata and cook until the tomato change colour and oil separates. Add turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder and cumin powder. Stir it well for a few seconds.

Pour in water and 3tbsp double cream. Season with salt to taste and bring it to simmer.

Placed the grilled lamb back in the sauce, close the lid and cook with low-medium heat for one and half hours or until the meat is tender. Stir occasionally and add more warm water if needed.

Add the rest of cream and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in chopped coriander.

Serve with basmati rice, naan, or chapati.

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