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Lamb Tikka Masala Naan

A delicious fusion of tender lamb marinated in spices, cooked in a rich tomato sauce, and served on warm naan bread.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Lamb Marinade
  • 1 kg lamb shoulder cut into cubes
  • 1 cup plain yogurt for marinating
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp tikka masala spice blend
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
For the Tikka Masala Sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups canned tomatoes crushed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish
For the Naan
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ghee for brushing

Method
 

Prepare the Lamb
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lamb, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, tikka masala, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cook the Lamb
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add the marinated lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
  3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, cream, garam masala, coriander, cumin, and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes until the lamb is tender.
  4. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Make the Naan
  1. In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and yogurt. Knead until smooth. Let it rise for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the grill or oven. Divide the dough into balls and roll out into naan shapes.
  4. Cook on the grill or in the oven until puffed and golden. Brush with ghee before serving.
Serve
  1. Serve the lamb tikka masala hot on top of the naan, with additional cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a spicier dish, add chopped green chilies to the marinade or sauce.

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