Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt
Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt features tender lamb simmered in a velvety sauce layered with chiles, warm spices, and a touch of saffron. Creamy yogurt, coconut, and almonds create a lush texture, while ginger, garlic, and tomatoes add depth. Ideal for festive dinners or a cozy weekend meal served with basmati rice or naan.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the red chiles, green chiles, cumin seeds, garam masala, ginger, garlic, grated coconut, and tomatoes in a blender; pulse a few times to chop, then blend until smooth.
- 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until very tender and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- 3
Stir the spice paste into the onion and cook, stirring, until the oil separates from the mixture, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the lamb pieces and salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the lamb is browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the yogurt, saffron, and blanched almonds until evenly mixed.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meat is tender and the gravy is thick, about 1 hour.
- 7
Garnish the curry with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Calories 782.43 kcal High
- Protein 52.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 46.24 g Moderate
- Total Fat 41.27 g High
- Saturated Fat 12.97 g High
- Trans Fat 0.78 g High
- Cholesterol 152.15 mg High
- Sodium 548.48 mg High
- Fiber 5.59 g Moderate
- Sugar 11.24 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 550.21 mg Good Source
- Iron 4.53 mg Good Source
- Potassium 914.51 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 168.81 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 65.87 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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