Indian Lamb Stew
Indian Lamb Stew is a fragrant gravy made with a British twist. Onions and tomatoes are sautéed with ginger and garlic, which melt into the sauce, creating a rich, savory base. Bone-in lamb pieces are lightly browned in the pot, then pressure-cooked with warm Indian spices, sweet carrots, vibrant peas, and crunchy peppers. This stew is finished off with baked beans, which add a velvety thickness and round out the dish. The result is a thick, satisfying stew that is robust, aromatic, and layered with comforting warmth. Serve it in a bread boule or with warm naan or Basmati rice!
Equipment
- Instant pot
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- 1 lb lamb bone-in
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 carrot peeled, chopped
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1½ tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garam masala powder
- ¼ tsp ground peppercorn
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 can baked beans
- 4 sprigs cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the olive oil and sauté the onions for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomato and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until mushy.
- Add the lamb, carrot, pepper, spices, salt, and the ginger-garlic paste, and brown it for 1-2 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of water, close the lid, and pressure-cook on high for 10-12 minutes.
- Once the pressure is released, open the lid and add cilantro, peas, and the baked beans. Simmer the stew for 4-5 minutes or until the desired consistency is reached. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes. Spoon some of the Indian Lamb Stew into the hollowed-out bread boule and serve hot.
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Notes
- Add the baked beans after pressure-cooking the lamb with the vegetables, or they will become mushy.
- The flavor of the Indian Lamb Stew improves after resting for at least 10-15 minutes.
- Before simmering or pressure-cooking the lamb, just brown it a little after sautéing the onions and tomatoes to enhance the flavor.
- Thicken the stew, then serve it in the bread boule to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 618kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 31gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 1588mgPotassium: 1192mgFiber: 15gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4053IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 162mgIron: 7mg
