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Lamb and Turnip Masala Plated

Lamb and Turnip Masala

A delectable Indian dish convenient enough for weeknight meals!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course, Supper
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 655 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker (we use Instant Pot)

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cloves Garlic, grated
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 tbsp. Butter, unsalted
  • 1 Yellow Onion, sliced thin
  • 1 Serrano Pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes, partially drained About 2 cups
  • 1 tbsp. Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp. Sea Salt
  • ½ tsp. Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp. Ground Cumin
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 lb. Ground Lamb
  • ½ cup Beef Broth
  • 15 Baby Carrots, sliced Or 1 - 2 whole carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup Green Peas, frozen
  • 1 Turnip, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce About 2 cups
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • ½ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • ½ cup Fresh tomato, diced Optional

Instructions
 

  • In a prep bowl grate the garlic and ginger. Mash into a paste (easier with mortar and pestle if you have it).
  • Turn Instant Pot (or other pressure cooker) to saute mode and add the butter. When the butter melts add the onions. Cook until onions begin to brown, 6 - 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Lamb and Turnip Masala Onions in Pan
  • Add the garlic ginger paste and serrano pepper. Cook for another 1 - 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Stir in the partially drained diced tomatoes. Use the liquid to deglaze the pan, scraping bits from the bottom. Cook for another 1 - 2 minutes.
    Lamb and Turnip Masala Tomatoes Added
  • Add the spices and mix ingredients well, another 1 - 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the ground lamb and cook until browned, 3 - 4 minutes.
    Lamb and Turnip Masala Lamb Added
  • Add the beef broth and fully de-glaze the pan (this will help avoid the dreaded burn notice when the pot comes up to pressure). Once the pan is deglazed, add in the carrots, peas, turnips, and tomato sauce and mix well.
    Lamb and Turnip Masala All Ingredients Added
  • Secure the lid and set the pot to 10 minutes on high pressure. While the pressure cooker is coming to pressure start the rice according to the package instructions.
    Lamb and Turnip Masala IP cook time
  • Natural release the pressure. If still under pressure after 20 minutes or so, quick release.
  • Serve in bowls over jasmine rice, top with cilantro and fresh diced tomato (optional).
    Lamb and Turnip Masala Plated
Keyword Carrots, Garam Masala, Ground Lamb, Indian, Masala, Peas, Turnips