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Kambing Masak Merah Pakistan ~ Makcik Gah
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Kambing Masak Merah Pakistan ~ Makcik Gah

The recipe of Kambing Masak Merah Pakistan that Makcik Gah taught me turned out marvellous.

Prep20m
Cook5m
Total25m
Difficultyeasy

The recipe of Kambing Masak Merah Pakistan that Makcik Gah taught me turned out marvellous. However, I knew straight away that it couldn't possibly be the same as the one cooked with Makcik Gah's own hands... :-(

Ingredients

6 servings
  • Ingredients to blend
  • 15 red shallots
  • 6 garlic
  • gingerMixed Spices (Rempah Campak):~1 inch
  • fennel1 tsp
  • cumin1 cinnamon stick6 cardamom2 star anise1 tsp
  • 6 clovesOther Ingredients:~
  • oil0.3 cup
  • lamb, cubed2 kgs
  • onion, sliced1 large
  • ground almond1 tbsp
  • cili powder3 tbsp
  • beef stock 1 carrot, julienne2 potatoes, cubed3 cups
  • tomato puree3 tbsp
  • tomato, cut into 6 wedges1 1/2 tsp salt1 large
  • Condiments:~
  • spring onions1 stalk
  • chinese celery1/2 cup green peas1 stalk
  • crispy fried onions1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a pan.

  2. 2.

    Sautee' the sliced onions until it becomes translucent.Put in the mixed spices (rempah campak) till it is fragrant.

  3. 3.

    Put in the lamb & coat it with the sauteed ingredients.Put in the blended ingredients.

  4. 4.

    Sautee for a further 2 minutes.

  5. 5.

    Add the ground almonds & ground chilli powder.Pour in the lamb stock.When it begins to boil, put in the carrots and potatoes.As soon as the carrots & potatoes become tender, put in the tomato puree & cubed tomatoes.Mix well and allow the gravy to simmer for about 5 minutes or until the gravy slightly thickens.When serving, sprinkle with spring onions, chinese celery, green peas & crispy fried onions.