Lamb Masala with Jeweled Rice
By: Chef Cindy Gilbert
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Tender pieces of lamb are simmered in a spiced tomato gravy and infused with the warm, complex flavors of McCormick Gourmet™ Collection Garam Masala to create a deliciously fragrant curry. Served alongside Jeweled Rice studded with dried fruits and nuts, this dish offers a beautiful contrast of textures, colors, and flavors.
Tender pieces of lamb are simmered in a spiced tomato gravy and infused with the warm, complex flavors of McCormick Gourmet™ Collection Garam Masala to create a deliciously fragrant curry. Served alongside Jeweled Rice studded with dried fruits and nuts, this dish offers a beautiful contrast of textures, colors, and flavors.
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Instructions
Instructions
- For the Jeweled Rice, heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, chicken stock, water, currants and dried cranberries. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in almonds and pistachios. Cover. Let stand 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the Lamb Masala, mix flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garam masala, salt and garlic powder in shallow dish. Add lamb cubes; toss to coat with flour mixture. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add lamb; sear 5 to 7 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in remaining Garam Masala; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomatoes and stock, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan. Return lamb to skillet. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low, cover. Simmer 45 to 55 minutes, or until lamb is tender.
- Whisk yogurt in small heat-safe bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in about 1/4 cup of the hot cooking liquid. Reduce heat to low; stir yogurt mixture into skillet until well blended. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes longer to allow flavors to blend. Serve lamb masala with basmati rice and garnish with cilantro.
