Karoo Mutton Curry — The South African Way

🍲 Karoo Mutton Curry — The South African Way

Serves 6 | Prep: 20 min | Cook: 2 hrs

What you'll need

• 1.5kg Lamb from the Gateway to the Karoo (neck, shank or chop pack)
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp curry powder (medium or hot)
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 medium potatoes, cubed
• 1 cup water or stock
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh coriander to serve
• Oil for frying

Method

1. Heat oil in a heavy pot. Brown the mutton in batches and set aside.
2. In the same pot, fry onions until golden. Add garlic and ginger, cook for 2 minutes.
3. Add curry powder, turmeric and cumin — stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add tomatoes and cook down for 5 minutes.
5. Return the mutton to the pot. Add water or stock, season well.
6. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
7. Add potatoes and cook for a further 30 minutes until tender.
8. Serve with rice, roti or fresh bread — and a generous handful of coriander.

Made with Lamb from the Gateway to the Karoo — taste the difference.