CURRIED STEW WITH LAMB

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Lamb is marinated in yogurt and garlic overnight, then slowly stewed with curry spices, almonds and currants.

Provided by sal

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time P1DT3h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup yogurt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 pounds lamb sirloin, cut into cubes
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, grated
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons curry powder
⅔ cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 cup currants
8 cups vegetable broth

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine yogurt and garlic. Stir in the lamb cubes until coated. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute onions until tender. Stir in marinated lamb mixture. Season with cloves, ginger, cumin, cayenne and curry powder. Stir in raisins, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours. Stir in cooked rice and vegetable stock. return to a simmer, and cook 5 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.7 g, Cholesterol 85.8 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 550.3 mg, Sugar 18.7 g