Lamb Korma - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 kg boneless lamb, cut into 3cm cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon coriander seed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon cardamom pod
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili flakes, depending on taste (less (or more)
2 tablespoons ghee
1 medium onion, extra, sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup yoghurt

Preparation

Put the onion, ginger, garlic, coriander seeds, cumin, cardamom, salt and chili flakes into a food processor and process until a smooth paste forms (or use a mortar and pestle).
Add the spice mix to the lamb and stir well to coat. Set aside for 1 hour.
Heat ghee in a large pan or wok. Add the extra onions and cook, stirring over moderate heat until the onions soften.
Add the lamb and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly,until the lamb cubes are browned all over.
Add the tomato paste and 2 tablespoons of the yoghurt and stir until combined.
Simmer uncovered until the liquid is absorbed.
Add the remaining yoghurt, 2 tablespoons at a time, stirring between each addition until the liquid is absorbed.
Cover the pan and simmer over a low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve with rice, raitas and relishes.