Lamb kheema/ Ground Lamb Curry Reposted For EFM Event

Lamb.......    This is the  word that makes Vishnu-- mouth watering. He loves NV very much n that too Lamb n Shrimp.
 Sunday's  in Andhra are incomplete without non-veg curries. We  people are so adapted of having non veg on Sunday, that if someone says their weekday dish is non-veg, we jus simple ask them... wat's the special

Here in Wisconsin, we get fresh lamb at local butcher shop, by name Sorgs Meats.. Normally, we get leg of lamb of fresh one's and ground lamb frozen one. You have to be really  careful with ground lamb,as they mince it from leftovers.
So i prefer you to wash n cook it. Normally i jus cook in microwave n drain the water from it. Again, i wash it  under running water putting the lamb in colander and then cook it.

                                                   
So here is the recipe..
Source: Own
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cooking time 45mins 
In this curry, adjust spices  according to your taste and water according to desired consistency. Cooking times may vary.
Ground lamb: 1 lb

Onion: 1large

Tomato puree: 1 cup or finely chopped tomatoes: 2

Green peas: 1/2 cup

Capsicum: 1/2 cup finely chopped(optional)

Green chili: 2-3 finely chopped

Ginger Garlic paste: 2tsp

Red chili powder: 1-2tsp

Coriander powder: 1tsp

Garam masala: 1 tsp

Meat masala: 2tsp(optional, but gives very good taste)

Paprika: 1tsp

Turmeric: 1tsp

Salt: to taste

Water: 2 cups
Bay leaves: 2
Cloves:2
Cinnamon:1 inch piece

Cooking:

1) In a microwave safe bowl, take 1 cup of water, 1tsp salt, 1 tsp turmeric n ground lamb. cook it for 5 mins.

 Stand fro 5 mins n cook it again for 7 mins. (This step is entirely optional. I cook in this way, bcoz it takes less time to cook n my lamb is frozen one. instead of keeping it out for hrs, i do this way.) Drain the water n mash it with spatula without any lumps.
2) In a pan, heat oil n add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon. Fry them for 30 secs and add onions. Fry them until translucent. Now add, turmeric, ginger garlic paste n chillies.
3) Now, add the minced lamb n 1cup of water. cover it n cook for 15 mins on medium heat. Stirring it occasionally.

4)  Add tomato puree or chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup water to this n cook for 10 mins (covered on med heat)( here i used home made pizza sauce which i already have. jus for a dif  taste n it tasted pretty gud).
5) Add spices, green peas n capsicum except garam masala n 1/2 cup water n cook for another 5 mins or to desired consistency.

6) Add garam masala n cook for 1min. switch off n garnish with cilantro.

7) Serve with rice or chapati, puri.

If u have any of your own versions or any suggestions, please post it in comments n i will post it for you.

Those who live in Southeast WI or Northern IL..
Sorgs would be a gr8 place to get fresh meat--
Sorgs - Quality Meats & Sausages
N4290 Hwy 14
Darien, WI
262.724.5554


This is going to be a part of EFM-Mutton Series of Me and My Kitchen