Lamb& Mushroom Korma

* Exported from MasterCook *

LAMB & MUSHROOM KORMA

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Indian Lamb

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tb Corn oil
1 lg Onion, coarsely chopped
1 Piece ginger root, peeled,
-chopped (1.5")
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1 t Ground cumin
1 t Ground coriander
4 Cardamom pods, crushed,
-seeded
1/2 ts Turmeric
1 1/2 lb Lean lamb, cut in cubes
1 1/4 c Plain yogurt
6 oz Button mushrooms, sliced
1 tb Lemon juice
Salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper to taste
Lime slices, 1/4s (opt)
Fresh cilantro sprigs (opt)
Nan bread
Saffron rice

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and fry gently until
lightly golden. Add ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander,
cardamom seeds and turmeric and fry gently 2 minutes,
stirring constantly. Add lamb and fry until brown,
stirring frequently. Stir in yogurt and bring to a
boil.

Stir well, cover and cook gently 45 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Add mushrooms, re-cover and cook 15
minutes or until lamb is tender and yogurt is
absorbed. Stir in lemon juice, salt and pepper and
cook, uncovered, 5 minutes. Garnish with lime pieces
and cilantro sprigs, if desired, and serve hot with
Nan bread and saffron rice.



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