Ingredients:
- 10 cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder or 1 1/2 lbs leg of lamb, cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch chunks or 4 whole chicken legs
- cooked basmati rice , for serving
Directions:
- Put butter in a large skillet or casserole that can later be covered, and turn heat to medium-high.
- Add onions, garlic and a large pinch of salt.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions become very soft and brown, at least 15 minutes.
- Stir in spices, and cook another minute or so.
- Add lamb or chicken, and stir.
- In a bowl, whisk yogurt with cornstarch until smooth.
- Stir it into mixture; if using chicken, add 1/3 cup water.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cover and turn heat to low.
- Cook at least 40 minutes (by which time chicken will likely be tender) or longer, stirring occasionally, or until lamb is quite tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 646.33 Kcal (2706 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 422.66 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 46.96g | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 158.77mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 132.24mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 575.25mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbs | 19.3g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 9.24g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.76g | 7% | |
| Protein | 33.95g | 68% | |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 213.7mg | 21% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 166.96 Kcal (699 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 109.18 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.13g | 72% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 41.01mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 34.16mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 148.6mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbs | 4.99g | 6% | |
| Sugars | 2.39g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.45g | 7% | |
| Protein | 8.77g | 68% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 55.2mg | 21% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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