Indian Lamb Stew from Leftover Roast Lamb

A hearty and nourishing stew, perfect for making use of leftover roast lamb, or any time that you want a simple lamb curry.

Indian Lamb Stew

Makes 4 to 8 serves. Leftovers reheat well.

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons ghee or tallow
1 onion, roughly diced
1-2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh turmeric (or 1/2 teaspoon powdered)
2 teaspoons cumin, ground
2 teaspoons coriander, ground
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
optional pinch of asafoetida
4 to 6 cups (800g to 1200g) roughly chopped leftover roast lamb meat (or use raw meat, see variation below)
1 1/2 cups (350ml) tomato passata, or chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
optional 2 medium turnips or potatoes, peeled and chopped, or other vegetables
1 tablespoon lemon juice or cider vinegar
optional 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar or honey

Method

In a large pot with a tight fitting lid such as a french oven, melt the ghee over medium-high heat.

Sauté the onions for a couple of minutes, or until slightly softened, then add the garlic, ginger, turmeric and spices.

Reduce the heat to medium and sauté for two or three minutes, then add the lamb, passata, salt, and optional vegetables.

Stir to combine, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.

Put the lid on and cook for at least an hour, or until the lamb is tender and some of the pieces fall apart when pressed with a wooden spoon.

Adjust the seasonings with salt, and add the lemon juice, and half a teaspoon of coconut sugar if you wish. Serve on its own, or with some cauliflower rice, with some fermented vegetables on the side.

Notes and variations

Using fresh lamb instead of leftover lamb

You can make this Indian lamb stew from fresh lamb meat instead of leftover, simply brown it before beginning the recipe.

One pot meal

Use 6 to 8 cups (or more) of chopped potatoes or other vegetables

Pumpkin and Lamb Masala

Replace the potatoes with 6 to 8 cups (1 to 1.5kg) of chopped pumpkin (winter squash).