- 3-4 tsp oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 500g/1 lb boneless leg of lamb, diced
- 2 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 tbsp garlic paste
- salt to taste
- white pepper to taste
- pinch chilli powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 500g/1 lb plum tomatoes
- 1 tsp tomato purĂŠe
- 50g/2oz yoghurt
- root ginger cut into strips, to garnish
- Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan.
- Add the onions and cook until golden-brown.
- Add the diced lamb and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for about five minutes.
- Add all the spices, the tomatoes paste and yoghurt and stir.
- Add 250ml (9fl oz) of water and cook on a low heat until the lamb is tender, about 40-45 minutes.
- Skim off any excess oil from the surface.
- Serve garnished with strips of ginger.