Lamb w/ Yoghurt, Coconut Milk &Amp; Almond Masala (Badami Gosht)
1 ts saffron threads 2 c chopped onions 2 c unflavored yoghurt 3 ea cloves garlic chopped 2 ts caraway seeds 2 ts chopped fresh ginger 2 ts salt 1/2 ts grnd red chili pepper 1/4 c ...
Ingredients
- 1ts saffron threads 2 c chopped onions
- 2c unflavored yoghurt 3 ea cloves garlic chopped
- 2ts caraway seeds 2 ts chopped fresh ginger
- 2ts salt 1/2 ts grnd red chili pepper
- 1/4c ghee (or melted butter) 2 c coconut milk
- 4ea 1 in stick of cinnamon 3/4 c boiling water
- 1/2ts cardamom seeds 1/2 c cold water
- 6ea whole cloves
Directions
- 1
1 ts saffron threads 2 c chopped onions 2 c unflavored yoghurt 3 ea cloves garlic chopped 2 ts caraway seeds 2 ts chopped fresh ginger 2 ts
- 2
Pour the saffron and its soaking liquid into a deep bowl and stir in the yoghurt, caraway seeds and salt
- 3
Add the lamb and turn it about with a spoon until all the pieces are evenly coated
- 4
Marinate the lamb at room temperature for about 30 minutes
- 5
Meanwhile, combine the almonds and the rest of the boiling water in a bowl, and soak for 10 minutes
- 6
Pour the almonds and their soaking water into a blender and blend until you have a smooth paste
- 7
Set aside
- 8
In a heavy casserole, heat the ghee over moderate heat until fairly hot