Durban Lamb Curry
A hot, deeply spiced Durban-style lamb curry with potatoes, rich red and made to be mopped up with bread or rice.
- Time2 hr 10
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.80 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over a medium heat. Cook the onions for 12 minutes until deep golden.
12 min - 2
Add the garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, curry powder, turmeric and chilli powder. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until the oil starts to separate.
- 3
Add the lamb and brown it in the spices for 6 minutes.
6 min - 4
Add the tomatoes, water, curry leaves and 1 tsp salt. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer on a low heat for 1 hour.
60 min - 5
Add the potatoes and cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes until the lamb is tender and the sauce is thick.
30 min - 6
Stir in the coriander. Serve with rice, sambal and roti or bread.
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