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Lamb Karahi Recipe

Easy Lamb Karahi Recipe

Lamb Karahi is a flavorful and tender dish from Pakistan and India, prepared with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients like lamb meat, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger. Its rich history and versatility make it a favorite for family dinners, gatherings, and special occasions. With secret tips for perfect flavor and variations for personal preference, this dish offers a delightful dining experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistan
Servings 5
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking Pot Or a Karahi
  • Wooden Spoon Or Spatula
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Vegetables Cutting Board And Knife
  • Measuring Cups And Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb lamb bone-in or boneless
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil.
  • 1 medium size garlic minced
  • 2- inch piece of ginger minced
  • 5 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 large white onion chopped
  • 2-3 green chilies chopped
  • 1 cup of yogurt
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • Black pepper powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 inch julienned ginger for garnishing
  • some fresh leaves of fresh coriander for garnishing
  • 1 green chili julienne shape cut for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • First of all take oil in a cooking pot or deep skillet and heat it.
  • Add the chopped onion and saute it well until the color changes to golden brown.
  • Add the garlic and ginger paste and stir it until fragrant.
  • Add diced tomatoes and some green chiles. Cook until tomatoes turn to thick curry or gravy.
  • Add the lamb meat and saute it in the mixture until the color changes.
  • Add water and cover it with a lid for 40-50 minutes depending on the size of lamb meat and stirring occasionally.
  • After 40-50 minutes, remove the lid, and you will see that the lamb's meat is cooked. Stir the spoon until the water dries in the cooking pot.
  • Now, take a small mixing bowl. Add yogurt and cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and black pepper powder in it. Mix all the ingredients well in the mixing bowl.
  • Pour the yogurt mixture over the lamb in the pan, stirring continuously to combine well.
  • After simmering in the yogurt mixture and tossing well, the oil starts separating the lamb curry, which means your dish is ready.
  • Take a serving platter and add this lamb curry karahi to it. Garnish it with garam masala, fresh coriander leaves, julienne-shaped ginger, and green chilies.
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