Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with our Slow-Cooked Lamb Curry with Garlic Naan. This exquisite dish features tender lamb simmered to perfection in a medley of aromatic spices, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that is sure to impress. Paired with warm, homemade garlic naan, it’s the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or special gatherings. The slow cooking method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, ensuring every bite is packed with savory goodness. Whether served over fluffy rice or alongside the naan, this dish is versatile and satisfying any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, adjust to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup water or lamb stock
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Brown the lamb: Sear lamb chunks in a skillet until browned; set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, cook onion, garlic, and ginger until onions are translucent.
- Combine in slow cooker: Add sautéed vegetables and browned lamb to the slow cooker along with diced tomatoes, yogurt, tomato paste, spices, salt, pepper, and water or stock. Stir well.
- Slow cook: Set on low for 6-8 hours until lamb is tender.
- Prepare Garlic Naan: Mix flour and baking powder in a bowl; add water gradually to form a dough. Knead and roll into flatbreads.
- Cook naan: Heat in a skillet for about 2 minutes on each side until golden.
- Serve: Ladle curry into bowls topped with fresh cilantro and serve with warm naan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup curry (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg