VEGETABLE KARAHI CURRY RECIPES

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in a pan of salted water for eight minutes until just tender, then drain well. Heat the oil in a heavy-based saucepan or karahi over a medium-high heat, add the potatoes and fry over a high heat for 5 minutes, or until just starting to colour. Add the turmeric and fry for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.
• For the sauce, heat the oil in another pan over a medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves and fry for one minute, then add the asafoetida and stir. Add the onion and fry for five minutes; then add the garlic and ginger and fry for five minutes, or until softened and lightly golden-brown.
• Add the chilli powder, cumin, coriander, amchur, turmeric and salt and fry for one minute, then add the tomato passata, green chillies and 100ml/3½fl oz water and stir together. Add the fried potatoes, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, adding a splash of water if anything catches on the bottom of the pan.
• Add the peas and garam masala and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes, or until the peas are cooked. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve.

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large lidded pan and batch-fry the lamb until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside in a large bowl. Add the onions and potatoes to the pan, then cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the onions are soft and golden.
• Return the lamb and any resting juices to the pan. Stir in the curry paste, tomatoes and chickpeas, then bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until the meat is tender, then stir in the chutney. Season with salt, pepper and the lemon juice. Remove half and leave to cool. Freeze in freezer bags for up to 3 months.
• Spoon the remainder into bowls, sprinkle over the chopped coriander and serve with warm naan breads.