Spring Lamb Vindaloo with Roasted Fenugreek and Fresh Mustard Greens

Spring Lamb Vindaloo with Roasted Fenugreek and Fresh Mustard Greens

A fiery and aromatic Goan-style lamb curry featuring tender slow-cooked meat in a tangy vinegar-spiced sauce, elevated with earthy roasted fenugreek seeds and vibrant spring mustard greens. This bold dish delivers authentic Indian flavors with a fresh seasonal twist.

AI SCORE
88
/100

Spring Lamb Vindaloo with Roasted Fenugreek and Fresh Mustard Greens

A fiery and aromatic Goan-style lamb curry featuring tender slow-cooked meat in a tangy vinegar-spiced sauce, elevated with earthy roasted fenugreek seeds and vibrant spring mustard greens. This bold dish delivers authentic Indian flavors with a fresh seasonal twist.

AI SCORE
88
/100
IndianDinnerGluten-FreeDairy-Free
⏱️
120 min
Time
👥
4 people
Servings
🔥
485 kcal
Calories
📊
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 700g boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, finely sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
  • 4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
  • 400g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 250ml chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 200g fresh mustard greens, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

1

In a small dry pan, toast the fenugreek seeds over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool, then lightly crush using a mortar and pestle.

2

In a large bowl, combine the lamb cubes with half the garlic, half the ginger, vinegar, chilli powder, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.

3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the lamb pieces on all sides for about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.

4

In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook for 8-10 minutes until deeply golden and caramelised. Add the remaining garlic, ginger, cloves, and peppercorns. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

5

Return the lamb to the pot along with any marinade. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, brown sugar, and three-quarters of the toasted fenugreek seeds. Stir well to combine.

6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 70-80 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lamb is fork-tender and the internal temperature reaches at least 75°C when checked with a meat thermometer.

7

In the final 10 minutes of cooking, stir in the fresh mustard greens and allow them to wilt into the curry. Adjust salt to taste.

8

Serve the vindaloo garnished with the remaining roasted fenugreek seeds and fresh coriander leaves. Accompany with steamed basmati rice or warm naan bread.

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