Description
Coconut Lamb Curry with Chickpeas and Garlic Naan is a vibrant dish that brings the tropical allure of coconut milk and aromatic spices right to your dining table. This hearty curry features tender lamb and protein-packed chickpeas, simmered to perfection in creamy coconut milk, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or occasions when you want to impress your guests. The addition of homemade garlic naan elevates this meal, offering a delightful way to soak up every last bit of the flavorful sauce. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice cooks can master this dish and enjoy the rich flavors that meld beautifully in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into chunks
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add lamb chunks, browning them on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Stir in curry powder.
- Pour in coconut milk and chickpeas; stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer and cover for at least 45 minutes, until lamb is tender.
- Prepare homemade garlic naan while the curry simmers, cooking until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical/Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg