Ingredients

• 4 Tablespoons avocado oil

• 1 1/2 cups yellow onion, medium dice

• 2 teaspoons ground coriander

• 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 teaspoons garlic paste, or crushed garlic

• 2 teaspoons ginger paste, or mashed ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove

• 2 teaspoons ground cardamom

• 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt

• 2 cups tomato sauce

• 1 pound boneless lamb, cubed to 3/4 inch (loin or leg of lamb may be used)

• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Preheat and Build the Base

Preheat a large sauté pan over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add the oil and onions and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.

Brown the Lamb

Add the lamb to the pan and continue cooking, browning the cubes on all sides if possible.

Add Aromatics

Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.

Bloom the Spices

Add the spices and cook for about 2 minutes to release their flavors.

Simmer the Sauce

Simmer the sauce

Finish and Serve

Add the yogurt and stir until just combined. Season with Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper. Serve over freshly steamed basmati rice if desired.