Description
Quick jamie oliver leftover lamb curry blends British and Indian flavors into a comforting meal. Tender lamb pieces simmer in aromatic spices, creating an easy weeknight dinner packed with rich, complex tastes you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (14 oz) leftover cooked lamb, shredded or diced
- 2 large onions
- 800 g (28 oz) aubergines
- 2 tbsps rogan josh curry paste
- 200 g (7 oz) natural yoghurt
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) with rack centered for consistent cooking temperature.
- Ingredient Processing: Dice onions and aubergines into uniform pieces, matching lamb’s size for balanced texture and even cooking.
- Flavor Development: In a shallow casserole dish over medium-high heat, combine onions, aubergines, and leftover lamb. Generously coat with rogan josh curry paste, ensuring thorough coverage and seasoning with sea salt and black pepper.
- Oven Roasting: Transfer dish to preheated oven, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify for 30 minutes. Midway through cooking, rotate pan and stir contents to guarantee uniform heat distribution and prevent uneven cooking.
- Moisture Management: If mixture appears dry, cautiously add minimal water to maintain optimal consistency and prevent burning.
- Final Touches: Remove pan from oven, taste and adjust seasonings. Gently swirl natural yogurt through curry to create a luxurious, creamy texture. Finish with a delicate drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a fresh sprinkle of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Prep Ingredients Uniformly: Cut onions, aubergines, and lamb into consistent, bite-sized pieces for even cooking and balanced texture.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Monitor curry’s liquid levels during baking, adding small amounts of water to prevent drying out or burning.
- Layer Flavors Strategically: Distribute rogan josh paste thoroughly and season generously to create a rich, deep taste profile.
- Finish with Freshness: Complete the dish by adding natural yogurt swirl and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for creaminess and brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg