Quick Lamb Curry

Ingredients:

1 oz butter
1 tbsp groundnut oil
1 lb cubed lamb
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stick cinnamon, broken in 2
6 green cardamom pods, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp chili powder

Method:

Melt the butter in a frying pan and add the oil.
When it starts to sizzle fry the lamb until it colors on all sides.
Remove with a draining spoon and set aside.
Add the onion and fry until golden, scraping up any residues.
Add the garlic and fry for another minute.
Add the whole spices and cook for about 2 minutes, then add the ground spices.
Cook until fragrant but be careful not to burn.
Return lamb to the pan and add 8 fl oz water or stock. Stir well, reduce heat
to medium and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.

Serve with Indian bread.