Nellore Lamb

• Lamb- 1 1/2 lb
• Medium onion- 2 (finely chopped)
• Medium tomato- 3 (chopped)
• Grated ginger- 1/2 inch piece
• Crushed garlic- 4 cloves
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
• Red chili powder- 1 1/2 tsp
• Cinnamon- 1 stick
• Cloves- 2
• Green cardamom pods- 2
• Salt to taste
• Oil- 3 tablespoons
• Plain yoghurt- 3/4 cup
• Curry leaves- 10
• Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves

Whisk the yoghurt and add ginger, garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Pout this mixture over the lamb and marinate for 4 hrs.

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the cinnamon, cloves and cardamom pods for a minute. Add the onions and fry until golden. Then add the marinated meat and sauté for 5 minutes. Lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes or until all the marinade is absorbed by the meat. Then stir continuously for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Now add the curry leaves and salt and stir well for couple of minutes. Pour 3 cups of water and cook over low heat until the lamb id tender. Serve hot.