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Firewood Lamb Payasam
🇮🇳 Indian

Firewood Lamb Payasam

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Nellore cooking — Firewood Lamb Payasam brings a firewood touch with a classic payasam finish. About 70 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 50 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Lamb500 g, cubed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • 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.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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