Title: Tomato-Lamb Curry
Categories: Indian Meat
Yield: 4 Servings

1	kg	Lamb, trimmed and cubed
50	g	Ghee
1	sm	Onion, finely chopped
15	g	Fresh ginger, finely grated
3		Cloves garlic, finely
		Chopped
225	g	Tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2	ts	Turmeric
2	ts	Chilli powder
1	tb	Ground coriander
1/2	ts	Ground cumin
		Salt
1	ts	Garam masala
600	ml	Boiling water
225	g	Potatoes, peeled
		Leaves from 1 sprig of
		Coriander

1. Heat the ghee in a large saucepan, add the onion, ginger and garlic and fry until the onion is golden.

2. Add the tomato, turmeric, chilli powder, ground coriander, cumin, 1/2 teaspooon salt and garam masala. Stir and continue to fry until the fat runs clear of the spices, then add boiling water and mix well.

3. Add the meat and cook, covered, over a low heat for about 1 hour, until tender and the sauce is thick.

4. Add the potato and a little extra water, if necessary, and cook for a further 10-15 minutes until tender but not soft.

5. Sprinkle on the coriander leaves and extra salt to taste.

TNT: Imran C. By fatfree-request@fatfree.com on Jun 16, 1997

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