3 |
dried red chillies, seeded |
6-8 |
garlic cloves |
1 tablespoon |
fresh ginger, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons |
desiccated coconut, toasted |
2 tablespoons |
almonds, blanched |
1 tablespoon |
ground coriander |
1 teaspoon |
ground cumin |
1 teaspoon |
poppy seeds |
1/2 teaspoon |
ground fennel |
1/2 teaspoon |
ground cardamom |
1/4 teaspoon |
ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon |
ground mace |
1/2 teaspoon |
freshly ground black pepper |
3 tablespoons |
ghee or oil |
1 |
onion, finely chopped |
4 |
cardamom pods, bruised |
1/2 teaspoon |
ground turmeric |
125g |
plain yoghurt |
2 |
ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped |
1 1/2 teaspoon |
salt |
750g |
lean boned leg or shoulder of lamb, cut into 5 cm cubes |
1 teaspoon |
Garam masala |
2 tablespoons |
fresh coriander leaves, chopped |