Ingredients
– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
– 1.2 kilograms deboned leg of lamb, fat trimmed, cut into 6cm pieces
– 1 large onion, sliced
– 375 grams Sri Lankan Coconut & Cashew simmer sauce
– 350 grams broccoli, trimmed and cut into large florets
– ¾ cup coconut cream
– 250 grams microwave saffron rice
– Coriander sprigs for garnish
– Toasted cashews for garnish
Instructions
1-Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a stove and oven-proof casserole dish over medium heat.
2-Sear the 1.2 kilograms of deboned leg of lamb, cut into 6cm pieces, in two batches for about 5 minutes each until browned all over, then transfer to a plate.
3-Add the sliced large onion to the dish and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
4-Return the lamb to the dish and mix in the 375 grams of Sri Lankan Coconut & Cashew simmer sauce thoroughly.
5-Cover the dish and cook in the preheated oven for 2 ½ hours.
6-Stir in the ¾ cup of coconut cream and 350 grams of broccoli florets, then cover again and cook for another 30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
7-Meanwhile, reheat the 250 grams of microwave saffron rice according to the package instructions.
8-Serve by spooning the saffron rice onto plates, topping with the lamb curry, and garnishing with coriander sprigs and toasted cashews.
Last Step:
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🍲 For slow cooker use, sear lamb in batches and transfer to slow cooker; cook onion in same pan and add with simmer sauce.
⏲️ Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours, stirring in coconut cream and broccoli during the last hour.
🥘 To thicken sauce, remove lamb at end, simmer sauce uncovered until thickened, then return lamb to heat through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking and Oven Braising
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg