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Delicious and super healthy Lamb Curry

Oh my!! Finally, I know!! My all time favourite lamb curry recipe has arrived! At last!

I know quite a few friends and keen fans of Ramona’s Cuisine have been asking and waiting for my lamb curry recipe. I feel terribly bad for not prioritising this but only time is to blame.

Time is unfairly flying, way too fast and I’ve had so many exciting recipes that I wanted to share! …. But here it is at last, the much awaited VIC (very important curry) recipe of this wonderful and much awaited for – lamb curry.

Oh, la, la!! This healthy lamb curry is a heck of a dish that anyone I know LOVES it big time.

It’s been sometime now since my love for Asian cuisine started. I would be lost without curry nowadays. Curries, in general, are so delicious and super healthy as far as I am concerned, especially when cooked the way I do, no frying, no tampering, no oil added. You cannot go wrong. I know, people that like it traditionally cooked might say this isn’t great, just try!

I was very lucky to have an old friend that I’ve learned how to cook a lot of Sri Lankan dishes from. And not long after….. I’ve met and married my darling Sri Lankan hubby.

Asian food! Oh my!! Have I not known about it or refuse to try it, I would have been loosing out big time. Thankfully, I love food and I’m always open to trying new dishes.

Sri Lankan cuisine I must say – it stood and still stands out for me a great deal. The simplicity and the flavours just totally blow me away.

I do enjoy my curries a great deal as you may have guessed. I must have one almost every week in order to feel complete and totally happy with my life. Ha ha. I’m lucky my lovely hubby cooks a nice curry every now and again for me too. He cooks whenever that very rare occurrence that I don’t fancy cooking arrises, which is really nice.

I love cooking a curry which I have to admit I’m not cooking it very traditionally all the way because the only aspect that I ‘suffer’ from is the frying…. and…. in Asian cuisine…. frying is THE thing.  

The issue with that is that whenever eat fried and/or too oily food I do feel it greatly after. My digestive system just cannot have it, so I had to adapt it and it works. It works for my husband to the extent that he never has a heartburn after which is great.

Healthy Lamb curry…

Well, my curries always have a twist, a healthy twist. They involve NO frying and have NO added oil which is why I am saying they are super healthy.

Additional to all that extraordinary ingredients like the turmeric, ginger, garlic, and all that seeds and curry, cumin and garam masala powders which are so amazing.

Oh yes, you may think I’ve lost the plot but I can reassure you they come out delicious and you would not say there is a difference. My curries in general are as authentic as the traditionally cooked ones by my Sri Lankan friends or family.

Here are some more curry recipes that you may like, try this Thai duck curry or why not try this Ox tongue curry or a seafood one like this squid curry. All delicious and super healthy made from scratch food.

I just can’t wait to go to Sri Lanka, the only thing is I fear I might not want to come back. My husband is really afraid of that 😉 the reason why perhaps he is postponing it, but I will, I will go, very, very soon and I will tell you all about it when I come back mainly with a pad filled with recipes. I actually CANNOT wait!
I must have made this curry about 10,000 times so here is the recipe folks. Here is how I make it!

Super healthy Lamb Curry

Delicious and super healthy Lamb Curry

This healthy Sri Lankan curry is so addictive. I am addicted to anyway. It is healthy and so delicious. It contains super healthy ingerdients.
5 from 73 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Sri Lankan
Keyword: Asian food, curry, healthy curry, quick meals, spicy food
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
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Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 322kcal
Author: Ramona Sebastian

Ingredients

  • 800 g lamb meat (cubed) approx 2 pounds
  • 1  large  onion
  • 3  tbsp  curry powder  (for hot)
  • 1  green chili  (fresh- for extra hot)
  • 1/2  tsp  seeds  (mixed)
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 8-10  curry leaves (fresh, frozen or dry)
  • 2/3  tbsp  tomato puree
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1  can tomato  (chopped)
  • 2  cloves  garlic
  • 1/4  pepper  (freshly ground)
  • 1  tsp  ginger  (grated)
  • 1/2  lemon  (its juice)
  • 1  tsp  salt
Metric – US Imperial

Instructions

  • Cut the washed lamb meat into chunks/pieces.  I usually cut the meat into small cubes of about 1 cm sq. Add the salt, the curry powder and mix well to coat the meat. Set aside for as long as you wish but, the longer the meat marinades the better.
  • Meanwhile, peel, wash and chop the onion. Wash the fresh chilli, peel, crush and chop the garlic. Set aside ready for action.
  • Place a cooking pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and a little water or oil if you wish. As you know I do not fry so I would drizzle some water just enough to help the onion cook and soften slightly. You can cover to speed up the softening by using its own steam to cook the onion.
  • Add to the onion the seeds and the fresh chilli(s) cut into halves lengthwise. Cook for one minute or two until the water has run out and the onion becomes nice and soft. All in all cook for about 3 mins.
  • Add the meat which has marinated for a while (even overnight if you can – it’s amazing), add some water (approx 100-200ml depending on how juicy you want your curry to be) and stir. Cover and cook for about 15-20 min.
  • Add the chopped tomato, the tomato paste, the crushed and chopped garlic, the curry leaves, the grated ginger, the garam masala, turmeric and cumin powders and grind some black/mixed pepper.  Stir and cook for another 10-12 min covered or uncovered. I prefer uncovered so that the juices reduce slightly.
  • Remove from heat, allow to cool for 2 min and give the lemon a good old squeeze making sure no pips are going into the curry as those are not pleasant to bite into.

Notes

Serve on a nice basmati or jasmine rice or with my lovely  homemade flat bread and along side a beautiful  dhal. Oh, absolutely delicious – there is nothing more I could say. A winner every time, any day, any time. 
Trim the meat of any visible fat when cutting and preparying it for the curry.. Ideally would be to use meat that has bone on such as a lamb leg or shoulder ( although the shoulder has got less meat and more bone). I usually use lamb leg and I get the butcher to slice it. The bones give that extra delicious taste. 
 As you can see lamb curry is an aromatic mix of fresh ginger, spices that is super easy to prepare and have ready in no time. … All you will need is some super healthy ingredients like turmeric, garam masala, cumin and chilli powder, some mixed seeds the rest is ingredients that you would have in the kitchen as staples.
Also, when finished, skim off any excess fat from the surface of the sauce, then you could add some coriander or chopped spinach if you fancy to make it even more fragrant and redolent.
Super healthy Lamb Curry
 
 More about the seeds mix …..
In almost all my curries (with very little exceptions) use a seed mix of cumin, fennel, mustard, fenugreek, black sesame and about 10% caraway seeds which can be bought separately in any Asian or even supermarket, a good online wholefood or street specialized on spices store. I mix these in pretty much equal quantities apart from caraway ones. Of course you can mix and match them as you wish and if there is any flavor that you don’t like, just leave it out and this is the beauty of this as you create your own best liked mix. Mix them all and store in a jar. This seed combo goes very well with any meat or vegetable curry.
 …. and the curry powder
 I usually use is a mixture of ground red chili, turmeric, fennel, fenugreek, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, clove, curry leaves, ginger and black pepper. I buy a  Sri-Lankan make which is generally hot and very flavorsome as they do a really good and balanced mix that is just perfect for my taste.
Did you make this recipe?
Please let me know how you liked it, did you give it a twist, all in all how it turned out for you, why not leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #ramonascuisine. ?

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 749mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 12.5mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 5.8mg
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  1. 5 stars
    I have tried many curry dishes but never tried this Lamb Curry and it’s delicious and super healthy, I’ll love to try this one. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Oh Melve, lamb curry is the absolute ultimate curry for me. It’s the best. You must try it. It’s delicious ?, it really is. ?

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  2. 5 stars
    Oh my what a wonderful sounding collection of ingredients, I envy your ability to get curry leaves… It is the only ingredient missing from my Indian store cupboard, I finished my last stock about 6 months ago and have not been able to top up since 🙁

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    • Thank you Brian,
      I seriously would send you some if allowed via post. I have a big bag of organic dry curry leaves that I can happily share. Now I’ve got a little curry leaves tree in house that I look after – came all the way from Sri Lanka couple of years back – nothing like fresh leaves but so hard to get nowadays even here. No longer available in supermarket big stores like tesco Sainsbury’s etc. Not quite sure why.
      Let me know if you want me to send you some – will happily do that. Shame we don’t drive to Romania this summer – would have brought you some. ??

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    • Thank you Amanda, you’re so right, the super amounts of oil in curries can be so off putting- for me at least. I always say and feel that there is absolutely no point to add oil whenever cooking with meat. ??

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    • Indeed Aleka,
      Since I have discovered curries, I can no longer live without one and make one almost weekly – curries are very healthy too of course unless cooked unheathily with loads of oil added and too much frying involved 😉

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  5. 5 stars
    Can I have some curry leaves too? Haha! Not so easy to find here in Italy either! I love the sound of your tree! Sri Lanka is top of my bucket list! I’m hoping to go soon, maybe next year! AND lamb curry is my favourite type of curry. Your recipe sounds delicious. I’d love to make it!

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    • Hi Jacqui,
      The curry leaves, the fresh ones are soo amazing, oh the flavours these give to a curry it is so unique. When you will be going to Sri Lanka you will taste the real stuff – they cook pretty hot curries and when you will make it to Lndon, a curry will be waiting for you over here 😉 Happy cooking lovely. 😉

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  7. 5 stars
    Your curry looks scrumptious Ramona and I’d love to dip some of your flatbread in the sauce! I don’t make my curry mixes for lack of info about what they are made of but anyway I would also have a problem finding the curry leaves. I will try your way with my Moroccan micnext time I make a curry and serve it with your flatbread!

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  8. 5 stars
    I have made this recipe last night and wow it was great what a delicious lamb curry that was! I followed this simple recipe and I love the fact that you did not add any oil. I agree with your statement. No need to adding any oil when cooking with meat. I’ve bookmarked your website I really love your recipes and will see what’s next that I want to cook now. keep up the great work!!

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    • Thank you so much Gemma – your comment made my day ! I am so happy you found this recipe a delicious one! I know what you are saying as I am in love with this recipe. Thank you so so much lovely. I really hope you will find other recipes to try and enjoy and hope to hear from you again soon xx

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    • Thank you so much, I hope you will make this lamb curry for your dad, I am sure he will be over the moon.

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    • Thank you so much Denay, I do hope you will make it soon. I am positive you will absolutely love it.

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  11. 5 stars
    I love the twist that your curries usually have. No frying – sounds great to me. No added oil – even better! Great way to enjoy curry absolutely guilt-free. Oh, and this lamb curry looks delicious!

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    • Thank you dear Danielle,
      it really is a super healthy recipe – in fact I never fry anything in my cooking and it still tastes absolutely great.

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  12. 5 stars
    This is my Sunday favourite curry. We love a good spicy curry with rice for a relaxed Sunday afternoon brunch. This curry would be perfect for that

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    • Hi Jo, and thank you for stopping by!
      I never thought to have one for brunch but I would definitely like it. I should definitely try that, – a curry a day will definitely keep the doctor away. It is so healthy 😉

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  13. 5 stars
    This sounds wonderful. So much delicious flavors going on in this dish. I think I never tried curry lamb. But I definitely must now. I saved the recipe to give it a try.

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    • Thank you Natalie,
      Lamb is definitely my favourite meat for a curry, I so recommend it! Let me know if you will giving it a try, I would love to know how you find it.

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    • Thank you Stine, I know exactly what you mean. Lamb is such a delicious meat although it is not for everyone but I am definitely a lamb meat lover. Thank you so much once again.

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    • Thank you Erika,
      If you ask me what is the best curry you can have as a recommendation, lamb will always be my first answer. Simply delicious and you should definitely give it a try 😉

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    • Thanks Kelly,
      I do hope you will love it guys! Enjoy!! Let me know how it came out for you. 😉

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    • Hi Geoffrey, oh, same here – we love lamb curry so much that we make it almost weekly 😉
      It really is my pleasure sharing this delicious recipe. Enjoy!

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  19. 5 stars
    My husband was just talking about lamb curry. His family8 came to stay with us and his cousin’s wife shared her recipe with me. I think I will try these both to see which one will be the win.

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    • Yayy, thanks Jeannette,
      Let me know how it went 😉
      Enjoy either recipes and I hope this will come out the winner! 😉

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  20. 5 stars
    That is super exciting that you make your curries without any frying and without any oil. I often think of converting my favorite dishes into healthier alternatives, so such a great find!

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    • Thank you April,
      I always try and turn my favourite dishes into healthier options but generally I am of the principle that where’s meat there should be no added oils but that is just me – many would not agree with this 😉

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  21. 5 stars
    I’m so glad you posted this recipe because lamb is my favorite kind of curry. This lived up to expectations. It’s full of such wonderful flavor and spices, and it’s so simple to make. I can’t wait to make this again!

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    • Thank you so much Amanda, I am super happy you have enjoyed making this recipe. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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  23. Lamb is one of my favourite meats to eat in a curry. A Sri Lanka restaurant opened near my house recently and it was the first time I’ve tried this kind of cuisine but I loved it!

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    • Thanks Kacie, it is a wonderful full of flavour cuisine, I loved it from the very first try. Now, I am addicted to Sri Lankan dishes.

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  24. 5 stars
    My husband will be one happy soul if make him this curry. The lamb curry looks lip-smacking and paratha behind it makes me want to try this dish.

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  27. 5 stars
    I made this last week for my family. We absolutely loved it. It’s so flavorful and delicious. And easy to make actually. I love this recipe. I will definitely make this again.

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    • 5 stars
      Thank you dear Natalie,
      I am super happy that you have made my recipe and liked it too. I agree, easy to make and too delicious to miss indeed!

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  28. 5 stars
    Delish! I made something very similar last night, using chicken. Need to make with the flat bread next time. Love the lamb!

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    • Thanks Stine Mari,
      I do not like frying and I do avoid as much as possible – I never fry my onion in any dish unless I want to add some extra flavour of caramelised onion which I would do separately. No, you will definitely not miss the oil, the meat contains more than the needed fats and oils 😉

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    • Thank you dear Alexis, I am so glad you like my recipe, I know you will enjoy this when you will make it and will become such a regular 😉

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    • We love lamb too. I cook with lamb quite a lot – it is my favourite meat I have to say. I am so glad you liked the recipe dear Jacqui, I hope you will be making it soon. Thank you so much for stopping by, have a wonderful week ahead!

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  33. 5 stars
    Yum! I a positively drooling looking a this recipe! The spice mix that you’ve used to season your curry sounds delightful! I would make this recipe for dinner and be glad to eat it for several days in a row. It looks like it will work beautifully for meal prep!

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    • Hi dear Jenni,
      Oh, indeed, the curry will taste better and better each day. Can also be frozen and will still be as delicious. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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    • Thanks Joyce! I know you will enjoy this healthy lamb curry recipe – any curry lover would really love it. Thanks so much.

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  35. 5 stars
    I love that this is super healthy! I love lamb and curry, so this dish is right up my alley. Can’t wait to make it very very soon.

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    • Thanks dear Jacue, it relly is super nice and healthy too. I hope you will be making it soon and let me know how it came out.

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  36. 5 stars
    I’ve been a big fan of lamb the last 6 years or so but they’re not easy to come by so I don’t eat it as much. But your recipe sounds so delicious and reminds me of a place I used to go to when I lived in Philadelphia. Thanks for sharing Ramona!

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    • You are most welcome dear Fred, lamb curry is the best dish, especially if you like spicier food.

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  37. 5 stars
    My family loves curry dishes but I never think of using lamb. Seeing your dish makes me want to cook this for supper. I love all the spices.

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  39. 5 stars
    Lamb isn’t consumed much here in the States and I have no idea why. The spices and flavor of this lamb curry have made it a regular dinner in my home.

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    • Hi Marta, I am so happy you liked the recipe and it is now a regular dinner in your home. Lamb wasn’t a meat I consumed as a child it was an Easter meat more or less and I never understood why, it is such a delicious meat. I love it now and eat it quite often here. It is definitely the best meat to make a good old curry with. Delicious!

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  41. 5 stars
    Lamb curry is always so flavourful. I make my curries the same way as you, no frying! It’s the way my Guyanese family taught me to do it. I absolutely must make your homemade flatbread to accompany it too!

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  43. 5 stars
    The flavors in this curry are unbelievable! I’m not a meat-eater myself but my fiance would be THRILLED if I made this for him!

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  44. 5 stars
    This is a must-make recipe for any lamb lover! It was so comforting and full of warm spice. This will definitely make a regular dinner appearance!

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  45. 5 stars
    Adding this to your Thai Duck Curry as my two top favorite curries! Even my husband who doesn’t care that much for curries, loves this one!

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    • Thank you so much dear Pam. A good lamb curry is very hard to beat. Oh, yes, the Thai duck curry is another one we absolutely love.

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    • Thank you so much dear Lori. It is truly delish and great for any time in the year to be perfectly honest. We have had it twice in the last week or so. Too delicious not to.

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    • Thank you so much dear Leslie, it is gorgeous and I can never have enough lamb curry, that’s for sure 😉

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    • Thank you Sharon, it is so nice to hear you will be trying making your own one. You will be so please with the outcome, I am positive you will convert to making your own curries going forward.

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  52. 5 stars
    I love that your curries have a healthy twist and that they’re delicious! I haven’t eaten lamb in a while and this recipe stood out. Winter is starting here so I’m definitely making it on a regular basis.

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    • Thank you so much dear Paula, I am so happy my recipe stood out to you – it really is delicious. I am so sure you will enjoy this lambs curry recipe. xx

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  53. 5 stars
    Having grown up in the UK, a curry is everything to me. Great recipe to remind me of my uni days when I used to order take out curry every week. <3 love it

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  54. 5 stars
    Loved this recipe and you have used here ingredients I never used before. I am lucky I have a Sri Lankan grocery shop near my house. Went and bought everything these including all these seeds. OMG, the flavours in this curry are incredible. Will be making this a staple in my house and definitely cook lamb more often. Can I make this same gravy for a chicken curry too?

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    • Hi Caroline
      I thought I did mention the mix in the recipes notes. No, they’re not peppercorns. I will check to make sure I did mention in the recipe as this is important.
      I normally use a mix of cumin seeds, fenugreek, fennel, mustard seeds and Nigella seeds (black sesame), all available here to buy separately. I normally have them all mixed into a jar that I use over and over again.

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      • Thank you since I dont have those seeds as they’re harder to source in my country can I skip that part?

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        • Yes of course you can skip that part or you can add a clove or two. A cardamom pod if you want for extra flavour but that’s not necessary if the curry powder will do the trick. Enjoy 😉 and let me know how you liked it.

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    • 5 stars
      Thanks Ramona I’ve had many curries but this one is my very best its flavorful, delicious and the aroma is devine. Thank you

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  56. 5 stars
    Wow — those pictures have me drooling! I really love how flavorful and rich this recipe is — if you didn’t tell me, I would never guess how healthy it is, and easy to make!

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  57. 5 stars
    Lamb curry has very intricate but robust flavors. Have tried many curries before, but this recipe was pleasantly different. Tried this for dinner and I must say it was loved by all. Thanks for sharing.

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  58. 5 stars
    This lamb curry recipe was super easy to follow and tasted remarkable. My family loved it. I will be making it again!

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    • Thank you so much dear Heidy, I am thrilled you liked it, it really is a tasty curry. Our family favourite 😉

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  59. 5 stars
    I love a good curry and am so intimidated to make one. I really love your recipe and detailed notes. Will definitely be trying your beautiful lamb curry, thank you!!

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    • Thank you so much dear Jenny. Oh, no, you should definitely feel intimidated to making a curry – it is the easiest dish if you have all the ingredients. Beautiful flavours, especially a lamb curry. I am sure you will love it once you dare giving it a first go.

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  60. 5 stars
    I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol! Must print the recipe of your Lamb curry. Soooo delicious!

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  62. 5 stars
    I shared your blog with my brother. he is making it tonight so I am waiting for his feedback. Will update you once I hear back from him. However, love your recipe images and its well written and nicely described.

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    • Aww, that’s really lovely of you dear Gunjan! I am sure your bro will enjoy this delicious lamb curry, it is a superb recipe indeed, one that I make for over 20 years and my friends and family absolutely love 😉

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  64. 5 stars
    Yum, this curry looks delicious! I will beed to pick up a few ingredients for it tomorrow and going to try it out. My hubby is a huge fan of lamb curry, so he pretty excited!

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  65. 5 stars
    I’m really impressed with your writing skills as smartly as with the format for your weblog. Is that this a paid theme or did you modify it yourself? Anyway keep up the nice high quality writing, it is rare to look a great blog like this one these days.

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  66. 5 stars
    Couldn’t agree more. What a fabulous recipe. Just the right amount of kick and the marinade helps tenderise the meat wonderfully. Delicious

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    • Thank you so much dear Kim, I am so happy you liked the recipe 😉 I make it quite often with swapping meats around between chicken, beef, pork or of course the lovely lamb meat which is my top favourite flavour 😉

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  67. 5 stars
    Hey, thanks for this delicious lamb curry recipe Ramona. I have given my curry lover girlfriend a real surprise with making this and it came out absolutely wonderful. It is definitely not the way I was making my curry before but now I have actually changed my style and will keep it this way. I just need to make it a couple of times just for practice before becoming the expert so I can move on to making it for my extended family. I am impressed with how easy was to make it. Please bring more recipes on! I have seen some more here on your site that I want to try. Really love your style and matches so much with our taste too. Cheers!

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    • Thank you so much Marian, I am chuffed, thank you for your kind feedback. Curry is and should be easy to make but I do agree that sometimes recipes get more complicated. Cooking in general has to be easy and pretty quick too. I am also impressed you want to master the recipe to make it for your extended family. Lamb curry is probably one of the best curries you can have/make. We just love it!
      Come back and tell us what other recipes you have made and how you liked them. I would definitely love to hear back from you.

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    • Hi Holly,
      Please surprise him with it, it’s really good and that is coming from my Sri Lankan husband judge who, just like your hubby, also grew up eating curry. I just love a good old curry too despite only finding out about it as a dish in my 20’s. It was love at first taste for sure!

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  69. 5 stars
    My Family LOVED this lamb curry. I am definitely making again this Great Recipe. I am sharing this recipe and this website with my friends. What a great find! Thank you again for sharing such a great recipe.

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