Lamb With Whole Spices (Kharu Gos)

Updated September 21, 2015

Total Time
1 hour 30 minutes
Rating
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Jonathan Reynolds

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

  • 3 small pieces Cassia bark (also known as Indian cinnamon) or ¾-inch piece cinnamon stick

  • 4 green cardamom pods

  • 2 black cardamom pods, or 2 more green cardamom pods

  • 3 whole cloves

  • 1 to 3 large dried red chilies (depending on heat), in pieces

  • 2 small onions, diced

  • 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into ¾-inch chunks

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 ½ tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste (see recipe)

  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

  • 2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks

  • 1 medium tomato, chopped, or ½ cup canned chopped tomatoes

  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

31 grams carbs; 77 milligrams cholesterol; 436 calories; 12 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams saturated fat; 24 grams fat; 5 grams fiber; 662 milligrams sodium; 25 grams protein; 3 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil until very hot in a large saucepan. Add cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves and chilies. When spices swell, add onions and cook, stirring, until well browned.

  2. Step 2

    Add lamb and brown on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix the cumin, coriander, turmeric and ginger-garlic paste with ¼ cup water and stir in. Add salt and more water to just cover the lamb. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in potatoes and tomato. Cover and simmer until the potatoes and lamb are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Add more salt to taste. (The dish can be made several hours beforehand and reheated.) Garnish with cilantro.

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Credits

Adapted from "Café Spice Namaste: Modern Indian cooking," by cyrus todiwala

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