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Thanjavur Lamb Tamarind
🇮🇳 Indian

Thanjavur Lamb Tamarind

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur cooking — Thanjavur Lamb Tamarind brings a tamarind touch with a classic thoran finish. About 62 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 50 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
  • Lamb500 g, cubed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: KARI THOOL KUZHAMBU- THANJAVUR MUTTON CURRY · on YouTube