BUTTERMILK LAMB CURRY

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I found this recipe in Mangoes and Curry Leaves: Culinary Travels Through the Great Subcontinent. I tweaked the ingredients a bit for what I had in the house!

Provided by Abi Fae

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/3 cup currants
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 small green bell pepper, diced
3 1/3 cups cold water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
5 scallions, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green chili pepper, minced
2 lbs ground lamb
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon coriander
2 1/2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • mix rice, currants, pine nuts, and diced bell pepper. add water. heat to a rolling boil. cover and turn heat down to medium low. allow to simmer for twenty minutes.
  • remove rice from heat and let sit for five minutes.
  • meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet and add scallions, garlic, and chili. saute until soft. add lamb. cook until there is no pink left in the meat.
  • drain the water and oils from the meat. turn stove down to low and add cumin, turmeric, and coriander. mix well.
  • slowly add buttermilk while stirring. heat, but be sure the milk does not boil.
  • serve over rice.
  • this recipe will taste good with lamb, goat, or chicken. or leave out the meat altogether for a good vegetarian dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.3, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 155.2, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 8.9, Protein 25.4

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