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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 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 39%
- Protein 52.9 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 46.24 g 17%
- Total Fat 41.27 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 12.97 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.78 g High --
- Cholesterol 152.15 mg High 51%
- Sodium 548.48 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 5.59 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 11.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 290.93 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 4.53 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 914.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 168.81 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 37.46 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.28 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kashmiri Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Chile Peppers, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 782.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Chile Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 782.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt healthy?
- Kashmiri-Style Lamb Curry with Saffron Yogurt has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 782.43 calories and 52.9 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 548.48 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.97 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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