Lamb Tarkari

Traditional Nepali lamb curry with potatoes

• - 2 lbs lamb, cut into pieces
• - 2 cups potatoes, cubed
• - 1 cup onion, sliced
• - 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
• - 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• - 1 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• - 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• - 1 teaspoon chili powder
• - 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• - 3 tablespoons oil
• - 2 cups water
• - Salt to taste
• - Fresh cilantro for garnish

1. 1

   Heat oil in a heavy pot. Add onions and fry until golden brown.
2. 2

   Add ginger-garlic paste, cook for a minute. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Stir well.
3. 3

   Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides.
4. 4

   Add tomatoes and cook until soft. Add water, bring to boil, then simmer covered for 45 minutes.
5. 5

   Add potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes until lamb is tender and potatoes are cooked.
6. 6

   Add garam masala, adjust salt. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with steamed rice or roti.