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4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick)
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1 cinnamon stick
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6 green cardamom pods, lightly bruised
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4 cloves
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 tbsp ginger, finely grated
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2 tbsp paprika
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3/4 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
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4 tsp ground coriander
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4 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp turmeric powder
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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1 tsp garam marsala
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1/2 tsp fennel powder
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5 tbsp tomato sauce
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1 tsp salt
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2 lb lamb roast, cut into 1" cubes
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1.5 cups chicken stock
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Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, and lightly roast for about a minute.
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Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, then add garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant.
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Add spices: paprika, chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, nutmeg, garam marsala, and fennel powder, and stir for 30 seconds.
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Add tomato sauce, salt, and chicken stock, and stir together before adding the cut lamb roast.
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Let cook, covered, on low-medium heat for about 1 hour 45 minutes. Lamb will be tender when pierced with fork.
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Remove lid and cook for another 15 minutes to reduce sauce.
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When reduced, add 1/2 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp fennel powder, and 1/2 cup plain or greek yogurt.
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Remove from heat and enjoy with rice.