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Indian Curry Recipe with Lamb, Curry Powder and Coconut Milk

A close up of lamb curry.

Indian Curry Recipe with Lamb, Curry Powder and Coconut Milk

A close up of lamb curry.

This Indian lamb curry recipe is as simple as putting everything in the slow-cooker and forgetting all about it. The meat is cooked along with the wonderful aromatics of curry powder and coconut milk until it's fork-tender.

Lamb curry in a serving bowl. — Indian Curry Recipe - Lamb with Curry Powder and Coconut Milk

Table of Content

About this curry
Ingredients and substitutes
Step by step instructions
Frequently asked questions
Troubleshooting
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Comments

Most of my friends complain that Indian food is not easy to cook. Obviously, it is a labor of love and does include not just a few extra steps but often a long list of ingredients. Unlike my authentic slow-cooker lamb curry, where I used a long list of spices, this one uses only curry powder and garam masala. I'm sure those of you who love Indian food but don't have an Indian pantry will appreciate this recipe.

About this curry

The few important things to remember about making a simple Indian curry like this is that it really all depends on the brand of curry powder and garam masala you use. There are no good or bad brands, but rather every brand uses a different blend of spices. So, experiment with the one that you like most. Or make your own. I bet you may even have the spices in your pantry.

I'm using the slow-cooker today, but you can certainly make this on the stovetop and I will give the instructions below.

Ingredients and substitutes

Lamb - I prefer to use a lamb shoulder or leg for slow cooking. The meat does take longer to cook, but it comes out tender and juicy.
Onions - When making things in the slow-cooker, I prefer shallots because they cook down nicely. Or, I prefer to use sautéed onions.
Ginger and garlic - Indian food is all about fresh flavors, so yes, please use fresh ginger and garlic.
Coconut milk- Coconut adds richness to the lamb. If you do not want to use coconut milk, you can also use Greek yogurt similar to my lamb masala.
Curry powder - Of course, I'm using my homemade curry powder. And yet, you can use store-bought as well.
Garam Masala - Again, I am using my homemade garam masala, but you can use store-bought just as well.

Slow cooked lamb curry in a serving bowl. — Indian Curry Recipe - Lamb with Curry Powder and Coconut Milk

Step by step instructions

Slow cooker

Cut the lamb into large chunks.
Add all ingredients into the slow cooker and combine well.
I start with the oil, shallots, ginger, garlic - combine well.
Then, add the curry powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper - combine well.
Next, add the coconut milk, meat, lemon juice, and water. Combine well.
Set the slow-cooker or crockpot on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Stovetop

Use a heavy bottom saute pan or Dutch-oven.
Saute onions in oil for a minute.
Then, add the garlic and ginger - sauté a minute.
Next, add the meat and saute for 2 minutes.
Then, add the curry powder, garam masala, and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the coconut milk and water.
Cover and simmer on low for 1 ½ to 2 hours until the meat is fork-tender.
Stir occasionally to prevent it from sticking at the bottom. Also, if necessary, add ¼ to ½ cup water at a time to ensure it has enough liquid to cook.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this lamb curry spicy?

Lamb curry can be spicy, but my curry powder is quite mild, which is why I add cayenne when required. You can add less or omit the cayenne if you prefer it mild.

Can I make this with yogurt?

Yes, you can use the same amount of yogurt instead of coconut milk.

Can I use spices instead of curry powder?

Yes, if you have Indian spices on hand you can use this slow-cooker lamb curry, which uses individual spices or this slow-cooked lamb curry, which is slightly different than this one.

Troubleshooting

My curry does not have a red color?

The spices used gives the curry it's color. In this case, my rich curry powder and cayennes give this curry it rich color. The curry powder you use will decide the color of your curry.

My lamb is over-cooked

You want to cook the lamb curry recipe until its just fork-tender. Otherwise, it will break apart and you won't have pieces of lamb just pulled lamb meat in the recipe. I suggest you check at 4 hours on low and 5 hours on high. Turn the heat off and keep warm.

My curry is too oily

The fat on the meat will be rendered during the process of slow cooking. This fat will float above the curry. You can remove it if yo you want. Alternatively, you can remove as much fat from the meat before cooking. Having said that, you do want some fat for flavor.

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