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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooked Lamb and Chickpea Curry

Savor the rich flavors of this heartwarming lamb and chickpea curry, meticulously simmered in a slow cooker for an exceptionally tender and aromatic experience. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish pairs beautifully with brown rice and offers the convenience of batch cooking for future enjoyment.

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Savor the rich flavors of this heartwarming lamb and chickpea curry, meticulously simmered in a slow cooker for an exceptionally tender and aromatic experience. Perfect for a cozy meal, this dish pairs beautifully with brown rice and offers the convenience of batch cooking for future enjoyment.

Ingredients for Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooked Lamb and Chickpea Curry

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Large Onion, halved and thinly sliced

each

Madras Curry Paste

tablespoons

Chopped Tomatoes, canned

0 oz

Vegetable Bouillon Powder

teaspoons

Red Lentils

0 oz

Chickpeas, canned, including the liquid

0 oz

Ginger, grated

tablespoons

Cumin Seeds

teaspoons

Curly Kale, roughly chopped

0 oz

Lean Lamb Steaks, fat trimmed and cut into cubes

0 oz

Brown Rice, cooked

as needed

How to Make Melt-in-Your-Mouth Slow Cooked Lamb and Chickpea Curry

1. Initial Mixture

Place all ingredients except for the curly kale and cooked brown rice into the slow cooker pot. Add a third of a can of water (use the tomato can as a measure) and thoroughly combine. Cover the pot with its lid and refrigerate overnight to marinate and develop the flavors.

2. Slow Cooking

The next day, remove the pot from the fridge, give the mixture another good stir, and nestle the cinnamon stick into the center. Set your slow cooker to Low and cook for 6 hours, periodically stirring if possible, until the lamb is exceptionally tender and the flavors are well melded.

3. Adding Greens

About 30 minutes before the end of cooking time, stir in the curly kale, allowing it to wilt and blend into the curry.

4. Ready to Serve

Once the cooking time has completed and the kale is tender, remove the cinnamon stick and discard. Serve the aromatic lamb curry over a bed of fluffy brown rice.

Pitfalls and tips

Choose the Right Cut of Lamb

Opt for tougher cuts like lamb shoulder or leg for tenderness and flavor after slow cooking.

Slow and Low Cooking

Cook on the lowest heat possible to meld flavors without drying out the lamb.

Browning is Key

Sear the lamb pieces until deep brown for complex flavors and richness.

Building Layers of Flavor

Sauté onions until golden, then add ginger and garlic paste, cooking until the raw smell disappears.

Fresh Spices Make a Difference

Use whole spices you toast and grind yourself for a more vibrant curry; ensure pre-ground spices are fresh.

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