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Large bowl of lamb curry with white rice with a golden napkin to the side and a bowl of cinnamon sticks.
Servings: 6 servings

Instant Pot Indian Lamb Curry Recipe

4.70 from 23 votes
Easy Indian lamb curry made in a pressure cooker is incredibly tender, flavorful and easy to make any night of the week! Make it dairy-free or use heavy cream for a traditional approach!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 lbs lamb stew meat
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (15-oz) can full-fat coconut milk *
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 2 tsp ground corriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom optional
  • 1/8 tsp saffron threads optional
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp pure maple syrup optional
  • 5 ounces baby spinach

Instructions

  • Plug in your Instant Pot and press the Saute button. Add the oil and allow it to heat up for a couple of minutes. Add the lamb stew meat and brown for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the meat has a nice sear on it.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except for the spinach to the Instant Pot and stir well.
  • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and select the Manual button. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes, keeping the vent sealed. Allow Instant Pot to go into natural release (keep warm) mode for 20 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure before opening the lid.
  • Stir in the spinach and replace the cover. Allow curry to sit for a couple of minutes as the spinach wilts.
  • Serve lamb curry with choice of steamed rice, coconut rice, or turmeric/saffron rice.

Notes

*Use 1 2/3 cups heavy cream instead of canned coconut milk if you don't need the recipe to be dairy-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 6, Calories: 416kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, healthy dinner recipe, indian, Indian food, Indian Lamb Curry, Instant Pot lamb curry, lamb curry, paleo
Author: Julia
https://www.theroastedroot.net/instant-pot-indian-lamb-curry/