I need your tastiest Indian lamb recipes.

April 20, 2009 11:05 AM

I need your tastiest Indian lamb recipes. I have about 3 lb. of lamb cubes & I'm looking to make something Indian with it. I have all of the common Indian spices & I've had success making Biryani but I want to stretch my wings a little further. So what can I make to make my tummy happy?
posted by scalefree to food & drink (12 answers total)

Rogan Josh!
(technically Persian, but still...)
posted by mkultra at 11:21 AM on April 20, 2009

mkultra beat me to it! My favorite lamb recipe, I didn't know it was Persian in origin but it's definitely been fully absorbed into Indian cooking.

Here's another recipe.
posted by nanojath at 11:49 AM on April 20, 2009 [1 favorite]

Madhur Jaffrey's Vindaloo. OMG.
posted by peachfuzz at 12:03 PM on April 20, 2009 [1 favorite]

Hyderabadi byriani - recipes in the links at the bottom.

Also rogan josh, which is amazing.
posted by elsietheeel at 12:59 PM on April 20, 2009

Biryani. Darn my dyslxeia. :P
posted by elsietheeel at 1:00 PM on April 20, 2009

If you like spicy food, try lamb jalfrezi.
posted by judith at 1:07 PM on April 20, 2009

And now I've just realised you've already said you're making biriyani. I either need more sleep or more caffeine.
posted by elsietheeel at 1:15 PM on April 20, 2009

I like anydamnthing makhani, personally... tofu, lamb, chicken, beef... a local place even does it with chicken meatballs that are awesome. it's pretty easy to make, too.
posted by Kellydamnit at 1:58 PM on April 20, 2009

Thanks everybody. Think I'll be trying the Rogan Josh tonight & keep the others in mind for future meals.
posted by scalefree at 2:26 PM on April 20, 2009

Lamb bhuna

Lamb jalfrezi

Kashmiri ghost

for some other curry options
posted by Grrlscout at 5:02 PM on April 20, 2009

Make samosas and stuff them with lamb...mmmmm. Of course, this is more of an appetizer or light meal.
posted by vas deference at 10:08 PM on April 20, 2009

Now that it's getting warmer (assuming you're in the northern hemisphere) make Lamb Kebabs. There's hundreds of recipes out there, but basically, marinate your lamb cubes in some mixture containing oil, lemon juice (or vinegar, I guess), ground coriander and cumin, mint, finely grated fresh ginger, a little yoghurt, salt and pepper to taste.

the longer you marinate , the better it'll taste. I would suggest at least 3/4 hours

Thread 4 or 5 pieces of meat on each skewer, interspersed with chunks of pepper or onion, and barbecue until crisp and brown all over, turning to make sure lamb is well cooked.

Serve with Naan or Paratha, and a yoghurt / mint sauce. and a nice cold beer
posted by darsh at 6:58 AM on April 23, 2009