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If you’re in a hurry to whip up a fantastic meal, this speedy Mushroom and Lamb Curry recipe can be your new go-to.

This recipe serves 4 – 6.

Ingredients

  • 500 g leg of lamb, deboned and diced into small cubes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 Tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 Tbsp curry powder of choice
  • 375 ml beef, lamb or mushroom stock
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 4 small potatoes, scrubbed and cut into little cubes
  • 80 g frozen peas

For the mushrooms:

  • 500 g portabellini mushrooms, quartered
  • 1 Tbsp curry powder of choice

To serve:

Method

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat.
  2. Add the lamb, season with a little salt, and brown in batches. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium, add onion, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Cook, stirring often until tender and fragrant.
  5. Add the curry powder and cook for a minute.
  6. Return lamb to the pan, along with the stock, coconut milk, and potatoes.
  7. Bring to a simmer.
  8. Simmer until the potatoes are cooked through.
  9. Just before the potatoes are done, heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large frying pan.
  10. Add the portabellinis and cook until golden brown.
  11. Season with the curry powder and salt.
  12. Add the golden curried mushrooms and the frozen peas to the curry.
  13. Simmer until the peas are cooked.
  14. Serve the curry in generous mounds over steamed basmati rice.
  15. Garnish with coriander and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Mushroom and Lamb Curry Recipe Notes

This Mushroom and Lamb Curry Recipe is courtesy of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), a group of farmers who grow and love mushrooms.

They share their passion by promoting all varieties of mushrooms, creating unique recipes that showcase the many flavour profiles of mushrooms, and engaging in charity campaigns that make the world a better place.

Why mushrooms?

These powerful little foods are packed with nutrients and fibres, have very few calories, and are an excellent source of plant protein. If spiced right, they even make a great meat replacement!

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We’ve shared dozens of SAMFA recipes, which you can access in our full Recipes Archive. You may just find your next delicious meal there!

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