Lamb in Poppy Seed Curry Recipe |
Ingredients: Serves 4 |
1-2 teaspoons oil/butter 10 shallots, finely sliced 4 cloves garlic, finely sliced 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised 1kg lamb, chopped into large pieces 500ml thin coconut milk 1-2 pieces dried sour fruit (Garcinia cambogia) 250ml thick coconut milk salt Roasted and grounded spices: 1 tablespoon coriander ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon aniseed 3cm cinnamon stick 3 cloves ¼ nutmeg 1 teaspoon peppercorns 2 tablespoons kas-kas (white poppy seeds) Ground spices: 8-10 fresh red chilies 2 teaspoons chopped ginger 1 teaspoon chopped turmeric ½ tablespoon chopped galangal |
Method: Heat oil/butter and gently fry shallots and garlic until golden brown. Add lemon grass and ground spices and fry until fragrant. Add meat and stir for a few minutes. Pour in thin coconut milk and add dried sour fruit. Cook until the gravy boils and the meat is half-cooked. Pour in thick coconut milk, stirring continuously until the meat is tender and the gravy is thick and greasy. Season with salt to taste. |
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