Lamb with green chillies recipe
 Hot with whole green chillies and sour with tamarind, this intensely flavoured lamb curry is so easy. 1 tsp ground turmeric1 tsp ground fennel seeds1 tsp garam masala1 tbsp white poppy seeds (optional)salt, to taste3 large garlic cloves1 tbsp peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger1 medium onion, chopped2 medium tomatoes, chopped800g/1lb 12oz lamb shoulder, cut into small cubes 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground fennel seeds 1 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp white poppy seeds (optional) salt, to taste 3 large garlic cloves 1 tbsp peeled and roughly chopped fresh ginger 1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 800g/1lb 12oz lamb shoulder, cut into small cubes 3 tbsp vegetable oil¾ tsp nigella seeds1 tsp cumin seeds500ml/17fl oz water5-8 fat, short green chillies, slit through the middle, seeds removed, but otherwise left intact2-3 tsp fresh tamarind paste2 handfuls fresh coriander, leaves and stalks, chopped 3 tbsp vegetable oil ¾ tsp nigella seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 500ml/17fl oz water 5-8 fat, short green chillies, slit through the middle, seeds removed, but otherwise left intact 2-3 tsp fresh tamarind paste 2 handfuls fresh coriander, leaves and stalks, chopped Method For the marinade, place all the ingredients, excluding the lamb, for the marinade into a food processor and blend until smooth.Transfer the marinade to a bowl, add the lamb and leave to marinate for several hours, or overnight, if possible.For the curry, heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large pan, add the nigella and cumin seeds and stir fry for about 30 seconds, or until the cumin begins to brown.Add the marinated lamb and cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 12-14 minutes. Taste to ensure the spices have been cooked - it should have no harsh elements.Add the water and bring to the boil. Then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the lamb is tender. Check on the pot regularly, stirring occasionally and adding more water if it gets too dry.Halfway through cooking the lamb, heat the remaining oil in a small pan and gently fry the chillies for two minutes, stirring often. Pour into the curry.Once the lamb is cooked, uncover and stir in the tamarind paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning, add a little extra water if necessary, and stir in the coriander. Serve with naan or rice. For the marinade, place all the ingredients, excluding the lamb, for the marinade into a food processor and blend until smooth. For the marinade, place all the ingredients, excluding the lamb, for the marinade into a food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer the marinade to a bowl, add the lamb and leave to marinate for several hours, or overnight, if possible. Transfer the marinade to a bowl, add the lamb and leave to marinate for several hours, or overnight, if possible. For the curry, heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large pan, add the nigella and cumin seeds and stir fry for about 30 seconds, or until the cumin begins to brown. For the curry, heat two tablespoons of the oil in a large pan, add the nigella and cumin seeds and stir fry for about 30 seconds, or until the cumin begins to brown. Add the marinated lamb and cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 12-14 minutes. Taste to ensure the spices have been cooked - it should have no harsh elements. Add the marinated lamb and cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 12-14 minutes. Taste to ensure the spices have been cooked - it should have no harsh elements. Add the water and bring to the boil. Then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the lamb is tender. Check on the pot regularly, stirring occasionally and adding more water if it gets too dry. Add the water and bring to the boil. Then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the lamb is tender. Check on the pot regularly, stirring occasionally and adding more water if it gets too dry. Halfway through cooking the lamb, heat the remaining oil in a small pan and gently fry the chillies for two minutes, stirring often. Pour into the curry. Halfway through cooking the lamb, heat the remaining oil in a small pan and gently fry the chillies for two minutes, stirring often. Pour into the curry. Once the lamb is cooked, uncover and stir in the tamarind paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning, add a little extra water if necessary, and stir in the coriander. Serve with naan or rice. Once the lamb is cooked, uncover and stir in the tamarind paste. Taste and adjust the seasoning, add a little extra water if necessary, and stir in the coriander. Serve with naan or rice.