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QUICK & AFFORDABLE LAMB MINCE CURRY — PERFECT FOR INTENSE TRAINING DAYS

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QUICK & AFFORDABLE LAMB MINCE CURRY — PERFECT FOR INTENSE TRAINING DAYS

QUICK & AFFORDABLE LAMB MINCE CURRY — PERFECT FOR INTENSE TRAINING DAYS

This flavorful curry paired with rice offers a balanced meal packed with fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and rich spices—ideal for refueling after heavy workouts.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 30 min
🍽️ Yields: 4-5 servings

Ingredients

  • 500 g ground lamb (or substitute with other ground meat)
  • 1 can red kidney beans (240 g drained)
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick (about 2 cm)
  • 3-4 green cardamom pods (crushed)
  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 large garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1/2 tbsp grated ginger (paste)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (or substitute chili powder)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 200 ml water
  • 5 tbsp cooking oil
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley (or fresh cilantro)
  • 10 large mint leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add cloves, cinnamon stick, and crushed cardamom pods. Sauté briefly until fragrant.
  2. Add finely chopped onion and reduce heat to low. Cook slowly for 10-15 minutes until very soft, optionally letting it caramelize lightly.
  3. Stir in crushed garlic and ginger paste; sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Mix in ground coriander, chili powder, garam masala, black pepper, and cumin. Stir well to evenly distribute spices.
  6. Add ground lamb, cooking and stirring frequently until the meat changes color throughout and all released moisture evaporates.
  7. Season with salt to taste, pour in water, and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
  8. Add drained red kidney beans and cook covered for another 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in finely chopped parsley (or cilantro) and mint leaves.
  10. Serve hot with flatbread (like naan or pita), basmati rice, and a drizzle of cooling raita for a complete meal.

💡 Tips

  • Using Kashmiri chili powder gives a vibrant color and mild heat; substitute with preferred chili powder to adjust spice level.
  • Letting the onions caramelize deepens the curry’s flavor.
  • Raita (yogurt with cucumber and herbs) pairs perfectly to balance the spices.

🍽️ Perfect For

  • Post-workout meals
  • Quick, wholesome family dinners
  • Anyone craving authentic, easy homemade curry