Lamb/Goat curry

Goat meat (Mutton) is a delicacy in India.  We don't get fresh goat meat in our place but we get fresh lamb meat.  Hence, the most popular curry in our household is Lamb curry.  This mouth-watering curry goes well with Chapathis, Parathas, Idli (Rice cake), Idyappam (Rice noodles), Dosai and Rice.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

Lamb/Goat -2-3 pounds
Onion - 2 medium
Tomatoes - 1
Green chillies - 3-4
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Bay leaves - 2
Cinnamon stick - 1
Cardamom - 3
Cloves - 3
Curry leaves
Cilantro

To grind 

Coconut - 1/2 cup
Red chillies - 4-5
Coriander seeds - 1 tsp
Pepper - 1 tsp
Fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp
Poppy seeds - 1 tsp 

Method

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan (I used a pressure cooker) and add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, curry leaves and cumin seeds.  Add the onions and saute till the onions are translucent. Add ginger and garlic paste and fry for 2-3 minutes.  Add the tomatoes and fry until the tomatoes blend well with the onion.

Now, add the Lamb/Goat meat and add the ground coconut mixture with spices.  Add salt and turmeric powder.  Let the meat cook for 15 minutes.  The goat/lamb meat has to be tender when cooked.

Garnish the curry with Cilantro leaves. Enjoy!