Ingredients: 2 lamb shanks 1 and a half tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tbsp groundnut oil 1 bay leaf Half a cinnamon stick 3 cloves 3 cardamom pods, bashed 1 large onion, sliced 400g tin chopped tomatoes 1 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 green or […]
Category: Main course
Lamb in red wine with rosemary
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 kg boneless lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks 1 onion, sliced 4 carrots, cut into chunks 3 leeks, cut into chunks 1 bay leaf 2 large rosemary sprigs 75cl bottle red wine 150ml stock 2 tbsp redcurrant jelly To thicken sauce: Large knob of butter 1 tbsp plain […]
Lamb Meatballs in Dill sauce
Ingredients: 6 spring onions 175g streaky bacon, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 454g lamb mince Salt and pepper 3 tbsp olive oil 250ml white wine 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped 250ml double cream Method: Blend onions, bacon, garlic and cinnamon in a food processor until smooth. Sir in the mince and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups coriander leaves Half a cup mint leaves Half a cup desiccated coconut Half a cup flaked almonds 4-6 green chillies, de-seeded A pinch of mustard seeds A pinch of dried mint 4 tbsp groundnut oil 1.5cm piece of cinnamon stick 4 cardamom pods 3 cloves 2 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, […]
Keema pie
Ingredients: 1 tbsp groundnut oil 1 onion, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2.5cm piece of ginger, grated 1 kg lamb mince 1 small red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped 1 tsp turmeric 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 tsp tamarind paste 300ml chicken stock 1 cup frozen […]
Kabobs (Indian kebabs)
Ingredients: 250g lamb mince 4 spring onions, very finely chopped 1 clove garlic and a small piece of ginger, grated 1 tsp garam masala 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp each of ground cumin, chilli powder, ground fenugreek and turmeric 1 tsp salt Pinch of black pepper 1 tsp fresh […]
Indian Meatballs in Sauce
Ingredients: Meatballs: 250g lamb mince 1 clove garlic, chopped sml piece ginger, grated 1/2 onion, very finely chopped 1 green chilli 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander Fresh coriander 1 oz grated cheddar A good pinch of salt and pepper Sauce: 1 and a half onions, finely chopped 1 tsp […]
Greek Lamb with Puntaletti
Ingredients: 650g boneless lamb, shoulder or leg, cubed 2 large onions, thickly sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice 4-5 fresh oregano sprigs Pinch of dried oregano 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 2 tbsp tomato puree 225g puntaletti (other small rice shaped pasta such as orzo or risoni) Salt & pepper Parmesan shavings and […]
Caribbean goat curry
Ingredients: 1kg goat or lamb (see Cook’s tip) 1 x 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped A few sprigs of fresh thyme Bunch of coriander, leaves and roots 1 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Groundnut oil for frying […]
Aromatic Lamb Shank Stew
Ingredients: 6 tbsp groundnut oil 8 lamb shanks (or 6 large ones) 2 onions 4 cloves garlic About 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp turmeric 1 tsp ground ginger 1 dried red chilli, crumbled or 1/4 tsp dried chilli flakes 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg, freshly grate Black pepper 3 tbsp honey 1 tbsp […]