1 tbsp plain yogurt or 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
2 bay leaves (dried)
1 cinnamon stick
3 cardamom
4 cloves
2 star anise
2 sprigs of curry leaves
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Salt to taste
Instructions
In a pot, add oil and ghee. Saute sliced onions, curry leaves bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, and cloves for 2-3 minutes.
Add all blended ingredients, green chilies, and curry powder. Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Turn the heat to medium and cook while stirring occasionally till the oil begins to separate from the paste. If the mixture is too dry, feel free to add some water.
Add in the lamb and add 1L of water. Season with salt and cover the pot.
Cook until the lamb is tender. You will need to keep checking on the lamb as it cooks and add more water whenever required.
Once the lamb is tender, add tomatoes and let this cook for another 10 minutes.
Finally, add yogurt or cream, if using, and top with fresh cilantro.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/lamb-curry-recipe/