How to cook lamb do piaza (lamb with onion)

Cook Lamb Do Piaza (Lamb With Onion)

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This is aug a simple recipe. The key is to organise all the prep in advance. These are all the whole spices

This is aug a simple recipe. The key is to organise all the prep in advance. These are all the whole spices

Heat oil in a non stick pan. Add whole spices. Once they sizzle

Heat oil in a non stick pan. Add whole spices. Once they sizzle

Add sliced shallots or onion. Shallots taste much richer. Add salt and brown the onion. The darker the caramelization the deeper the flavor

Add sliced shallots or onion. Shallots taste much richer. Add salt and brown the onion. The darker the caramelization the deeper the flavor

While the onion is cooking- blend tomatoes, ginger and garlic till smooth

While the onion is cooking- blend tomatoes, ginger and garlic till smooth

Now add all ground spice and yoghurt

Now add all ground spice and yoghurt

The onion is ready

The onion is ready

Add diced lamb. Seal and brown the lamb. For more flavor add some lamb bones.

Add diced lamb. Seal and brown the lamb. For more flavor add some lamb bones.

Add the yoghurt-tomato mixture. Cook for 40 minutes till lamb is tender

Add the yoghurt-tomato mixture. Cook for 40 minutes till lamb is tender

Make sure it's not too dry. We are after a thickish tomato gravy. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice

Make sure it's not too dry. We are after a thickish tomato gravy. Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice

Garnish with deep fried onions for added sweetness and coriander leaves for freshness. Enjoy this with freshly baked naan or flakey paratha.

  • 4.0Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 3.0 Green cardamom
  • 3.0cm Cinnamon
  • 4.0 Cloves
  • 8.0 Black peppercorns
  • 100.0g Diced shallots or onion
  • 4.0 Tomatoes
  • 10.0g Ginger
  • 5.0 Large garlic cloves
  • 1/2tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1.0tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2tsp Ground coriander
  • 1.0tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2tsp Ground chilli optional
  • Salt to taste
  • 4.0Tbsp Greek yoghurt
  • 500.0g Diced lamb
  • Lemon juice to taste
  • Fried onion for garnish
  • Coriander leaves for garnish