Curried Lamb with Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs. boneless lamb, chopped in 1 1/2" chunks, washed and dried

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 tsp vegetable oil

• 2 tbsp curry power

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground mustard

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp ground coriander

• 1/4 tsp cayenne

• 1 tsp dried rosemary

• 1/2 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 2 large baking potatoes, peeled and quartered

• 2 cups boiling water

• salt to taste

1. In a small bowl, mix together curry powder, turmeric, cumin, mustard, cinnamon, coriander, cayenne and two tablespoons water and mix to form a paste.

2. Heat a large pan on medium heat, add oil. Cook chopped onion in oil for 3 minutes, add garlic, cook 1 minute. Lower heat and put paste in pan. Cook 3 to 5 minutes stirring constantly. If it looks too dry, add a little water.

3. Add lamb, ginger, thyme and rosemary to pan, raise heat to medium, cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Transfer meat to a pressure pot on medium heat, add potatoes, tomato paste and boiling water. Place lid on pot ensuring it is properly closed. Put whistle on. When whistle starts singing, set timer for 18 minutes.

5. Remove pressure pot from heat, slowly ease pressure from pot by slightly raising one part of whistle with a long handled spoon. Allow to rest for two minutes after steam no longer comes out. Slowly open pot and check meat for tenderness.

6. If meat requires more time, cover pot securely and cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes. When meat reaches desired tenderness, add salt to taste.

Serve over a bed of rice. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley.

Serves 6.

Notes & Tips:

• This is s mild curry dish. Add a teaspoon more of curry powder, hot pepper and/or more cayenne if you like it spicy.

• This dish can be made without the potatoes.

• Curry dishes can be served with either rice or roti/chapati.

• If time permits, I suggest simmering the meat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours instead of pressuring.