Indian Style Lamb, Potato and Aubergine Dhansak Curry

Lamb is a wonderful meat to cook with Indian spices. This one-pot dish gives a delicious combination of lentils and spice. Buy British Lamb in Season.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins

Serves 4

The best type of potato for this recipe is a Salad
variety such as Charlotte or Maris Peer

Recipe contains: Dairy

Ingredients

300g baby potatoes, halved

Olive oil

2 medium onions, peeled and sliced

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

1 x 2.cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated

2 dry, whole red kashmiri chillies

1 tablespoon ground chilli powder

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 tablespoon ground garam masala

½ aubergine, cut into cubes

1 x 320g pack lean lamb chops, trimmed and bone in

200ml water

2 fresh bay leaves

1 x 400g can chopped tomatoes

100g red split peas

Extra garam masala, to garnish

Fresh coriander leaves and low fat yoghurt, to serve

Nutritional Information

Nutrient

Amount

Range

Calories
Fat
Saturates
Sugars
Salt

384
9.3g
2.8g
9.8g
0.6g

From AHDB. Per Serving. % Relates to daily amount. Find out more.

Method:

1. Heat a large flameproof casserole and add some olive oil. Sauté the onions, garlic and ginger until soft then add the chilli, turmeric and garam masala.
2. Add the aubergine, potatoes and lamb. Pour in the water, bay leaves, tomatoes and lentils, season and stir well.
3. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Serve with another sprinkle of garam masala, some natural yoghurt and a good sprinkle of fresh coriander leaves.

Nutritional information is from AHDB It is intended as a guide only with no guarantee to its accuracy. If you require dietary advice please consult your GP. Disclaimer, allergy advice and more information on our blog.

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The best type of potato for Indian Style Lamb, Potato and Aubergine Dhansak Curry
is a Salad
variety such as Charlotte or Maris Peer

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