Lamb-Do-Piaza

Ingredients:

• 500 gm  lamb boneless pieces

• 1 cup curd

• 1 cup oil

• 1 tsp crushed garlic

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 2 tsp chilli powder

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tbsp coriander leaves

• Salt to taste

To make masala powder:

• 1 inch cinnamon stick

• 4 cardamom (elaichi)

• ½ tsp cumin seeds (jeera) roasted

• 1 tsp dry coconut

• 1 tsp poppy seeds

• 2 tsp chana dal

OR use

• Garam masala powder, 1 tsp dry coconut powder and 2 tsp powdered chana dal combined together

Method:

Marinate lamb with all the above ingredients except oil. Heat oil in a pan. Slice 3 to 4 onions into rings and fry till brown. Drain and remove the onions. In the same oil, add the marinated meat and stir for few minutes. Add ½ cup of water and cook till the meat is tender. Fry till oil separates, then add masala powder. Fry for a few minutes, then add previously fried onions. Add ¼ teaspoon saffron and cook for a further 5 minutes. Serve with rice.