Lamb Coconut Curry with Basmati Rice
Tender ground lamb simmered in a fragrant coconut curry with red chili and lime, spooned over fluffy basmati rice. A rich, warming bowl.

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 fresh red chilies
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 fresh lime
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro(optional)
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice and cook it in 2 cups of water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté diced onion until soft.
- 3
Add garlic, sliced red chilies, turmeric, and coriander; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add ground lamb and brown well, breaking it up, about 8 minutes.
- 5
Pour in coconut milk and salt; simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Finish with lime juice and cilantro; serve over the basmati rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
860
43% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 48 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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