Lamb Dopiaza
Dopiaza (Do – two, Piaza – Onion) refers to the addition of onions at two stages during the cooking and, coincidentally, this recipe uses two onions!

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Ingredients
  • 600 g (20 oz) lamb, cubed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 150 ml (5 fl oz) plain yoghurt
  • 2 green chillis, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped coriander
  • 1 tbsp garlic & ginger paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ½ tsp chilli powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
Instructions
  1. Heat the ghee in a pan and fry the meat over a medium heat for a few minutes to brown it. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set to one side.
  2. Add the chopped onions to the pan and fry for 5 minutes until they become translucent.
  3. Add the garlic & ginger paste, the chillis, the spices and half of the chopped coriander. Pour on a cup of water and mix well.
  4. Add the lamb back to the pan. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for about an hour.
  5. Add in the yoghurt, the sliced onions and the remaining coriander. Mix well, cover and simmer for a further 30-40 minutes. Serve
Titli's Tips
If you feel you need to thicken the gravy, add 1 tbsp of cornflour dissolved in a small amount of water to the pan 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving       % Daily Value
Calories 481 24%
Calories from Fat 335
Total Fat 37.3g 57%
Saturated Fat 15.6g 78%
Unsaturated Fat 19.3g
   
Amount Per Serving       % Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate 7.8g 2%
Dietary Fibre 1.1g 4%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 27.5g 55%
Cholesterol 113.0mgs 37%
Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.