Crying Tiger Indian Lamb Curry with Cauliflower Rice
Tender lamb simmered in a spicy tomato‑onion gravy, spiced with garam masala and fenugreek, served over fluffy cauliflower rice.

Total
1h 15m
Prep
30 min
Cook
45 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 600 g Lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 600 g Cauliflower, riced
- 200 g Tomatoes, pureed
- 100 g Onion, finely chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Ground fenugreek
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Red chili powder
- 100 g Greek yogurt, plain
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large heavy‑bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté 5‑7 minutes until translucent.
- 2
Stir in garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, red chili powder, garam masala, and fenugreek; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the lamb cubes, season with salt, and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the tomato puree, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Stir in the Greek yogurt, mix well, and continue to simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- 6
While the curry simmers, heat a separate skillet over medium‑high heat, add a splash of olive oil, and sauté the cauliflower rice for 5‑7 minutes until tender but still slightly crisp; season with salt.
- 7
Serve the lamb curry over a bed of cauliflower rice and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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