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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.

Lamb Coconut Curry with Basmati Rice

Total

40 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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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. 1

    Rinse the basmati rice and cook it in 2 cups of water until tender, about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sauté diced onion until soft.

  3. 3

    Add garlic, sliced red chilies, turmeric, and coriander; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add ground lamb and brown well, breaking it up, about 8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in coconut milk and salt; simmer 10 minutes until slightly thickened.

  6. 6

    Finish with lime juice and cilantro; serve over the basmati rice.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

860

43% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein42 g
Carbohydrate62 g
Fat48 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium720 mg

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