Railway lamb curry

Method

• Step 1

  Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion seeds, cardamom, cinnamon stick and cumin and sauté for one minute.

• Step 2

  Add the red onions and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning of the onions. Reduce the heat as the onions begin to brown.

• Step 3

  Once the onions are a nice golden brown, add the ginger purée, garlic, red chillies and coriander, followed by the salt.

• Step 4

  Stir well and cook for a further 5 minutes over medium heat.

• Step 5

  Add the diced lamb, stir well and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.

• Step 6

  Add the plum tomatoes, tomato paste and vegetable stock and simmer for a further 1.5 hours or until the lamb is tender.

• Step 7

  Check the seasoning and finish with a sprinkling of garam masala powder and the chopped coriander leaves.

• Step 8

  Serve hot with naan bread.