Reshmi Gosht (Lamb Breast in Aromatic Sauce)

Reshmi Gosht (Lamb Breast in Aromatic Sauce) is a traditional Indian recipe for a classic stew of lamb breast riblets coked in an aromatic sauce with red onion and lemon juice.

Ingredients:

600g (1 1/2 lb) lamb breast riblets, separated into serving portions 1 large red onion, finely sliced

2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp hot chilli powder 1/4 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp salt

3 tbsp lemon juice pinch of saffron threads oil for frying

Method:
Wash the meat then set in a colander to drain. Add a little oil to a flame-proof casserole and use to fry the onion and meat for about 4 minutes, or until the onion is just tender. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste along with the chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Fry briefly then add 400ml (1 2/3 cups) water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, covered for about 40 minutes, or until the meat is very tender.
Add the lemon juice and saffron threads and continue cooking, uncovered, until the gravy has thickened. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately, accompanied by warmed parathas or aloo paratha.