Kambing Kurma (Mutton Korma)

Ingredients

• 2 Pounds Lamb Or Mutton -- Cubed
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 5 Tablespoons Ghee
• 2 Teaspoons Coriander Seed
• 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seed
• 1 Teaspoon Fennel Seed
• 1 Teaspoon Cardamom
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cloves
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper
• 5 Medium Shallots -- Chopped
• 6 Cloves Garlic -- Chopped
• 2 Teaspoons Ginger
• 2 Teaspoons Lemon Grass
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 Medium Bay Leaf
• 2 Cups Beef Stock
• 10 Small New Potatoes -- Cubed
• 8 Tablespoons Yogurt
• Salt And Pepper -- To Taste

Directions

1. Combine coriander, cumin, fennel, cardamom, cloves and pepper.
   
2. Saute in a dry skillet for 2 minutes.
   
3. Remove and let cool.
   
4. Grind in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.
   
5. Sprinkle this mixture over the meat along with the salt.
   
6. Let marinate for at least 20 minutes up to 1 day.
   
7. Saute meat in ghee for 5 minutes.
   
8. Add onion and saute fo 5 minutes.
   
9. Add garlic, ginger and lemon grass.
   
10. Saute for 2 minutes.
    
11. Add cinnamon, bay leaves and stock.
    
12. Bring to a boil, add potatoes and simmer for 45 minutes.
    
13. Add yogurt and simmer (Do not Boil) for 20 minutes.
    
14. Season with salt and pepper and serve over rice.