Lamb Oolarthathu

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red chili powder (cayenne, etc)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 inch ginger, root peeled, pounded to a paste with a meat mallet
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 5 curry leaves (if available)
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped

Recipe

• 1 mix lamb, chili powder, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, and yogurt in a bowl or plastic bag. marinate 4 hours for best flavor.
• 2 cook lamb on low heat in a covered pan/pot (dutch oven works great) with no water and as little oil as possible. avoid excessive stirring.
• 3 remove lamb when cooked. increase pan to medium heat. add and heat oil. add mustard seeds and curry leaves and stir, cooking until fragrant.
• 4 add onion and cook until browned.
• 5 add lamb to reheat.
• 6 serve hot with curried vegetables and basmati rice.