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Luksha Shamdeh
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Luksha Shamdeh

16 ingredients 15 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

679
Calories
33g
Protein
36g
Fat
60g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Star Anise not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plain yoghurt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp each of ginger/garlic
  • 1 lb bonelss leg of lamb cubed
  • 3 large onions coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 4 inch pce of cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 3 large potatoes quartered
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Directions

1

In large bowl, combine yogurt, paprika, curry powder, soy, garlic and ginger.

2

Add lamb, mixing to coat, marinate several hours (overnight if you want).

3

In a large saucepan, over medium high heat, sauté onions in oil several minutes until translucent.

4

Add cinnamon, star anise, cloves and bayleaves.

5

Cook several minutes until onions brown.

6

Add lamb and marinade; bring to boil over high heat, then add tomatoes.

7

Lower heat to medium.

8

Cook, uncovered, 20 minutes.

9

Reduce heat to low.

10

Simmer, covered 40 minutes.

11

Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, boil potatoes until just cooked (10 to 15 minutes).

12

Stir into the curry for the final 5 minutes of cooking to even out and combine the flavours.

13

Remove the cloves, bay leaves, star anise and cinnamon.

14

Makes 4 servings.

15

If you wish you can accompany this with a pita or some rice as a side dish.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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