Easy Lamb Jalfrezi Fakeaway Recipe - £1.45 per serving - Skint Chef (2024)

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This slow cooked easy Lamb Jalfrezi recipe will be a new family favourite! It needs very little prep and is a delicious low calorie fakeaway.

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Lamb Jalfrezi recipe

This easy Lamb Jalfrezi recipe takes a bit of time to cook, but that's because you want to get the lamb so tender.

On the plus side, this fakeaway needs very little prep, so you can get dinner started, then sit back and just wait for dinner.

This curry is perfect for the weekend, although lamb jalfrezi doesn't have a huge amount of calories so that you can have a guilt-free treat.

This jalfrezi freezes really well and reheats lovely, so look to batch cook over the weekend and pop it in the freezer to reheat mid-week.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon coriander seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 onions

1 tablespoon oil

350 g lamb

2 peppers

4 garlic cloves

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon turmeric

400 g tinned tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato puree

4 birds eye chillies

400 ml lamb or chicken stock

Salt and pepper

How to cook Lamb Jalfrezi

Put the cumin seeds and coriander seeds into a mortar and pestle and crush.

In a hot non-stick dry pan add the crushed seeds and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the chopped onions with ¼ of the oil and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.

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Add the chopped lamb with the remaining oil and cook this for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.

Add the peppers, garlic, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt and pepper, add a little water to make a paste, coat and cook for a couple of minutes.

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Mix in the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, chilli, and stock then cover.

Cook on a low to medium heat until the lamb is tender approximately 30 minutes – 1hour.

Easy Lamb Jalfrezi Fakeaway Recipe - £1.45 per serving - Skint Chef (4)

Enjoy with homemade Peshwari naans and rice.

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Easy Lamb Jalfrezi Fakeaway Recipe - £1.45 per serving - Skint Chef (5)

Easy Lamb Jalfrezi Fakeaway Recipe - £1.45 per serving - Skint Chef (6)

Lamb Jalfrezi

This slow cooked easy Lamb Jalfrezi recipe will be a new family favourite! It needs very little prep and is a delicious low calorie fakeaway.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Curry, Lamb

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 361kcal

Author: Skint Chef

£1.45 per serving

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 19p
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 10p
  • 2 onions, chopped 20p
  • 1 tablespoon oil 2p
  • 350 g lamb, chopped £4
  • 2 peppers, chopped 34p
  • 4 garlic cloves, crushed 4p
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder 7p
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala 13p
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric 10p
  • 400 g tin of tomatoes 29p
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree 7p
  • 4 birds eye chillies, chopped 20p
  • 400 ml lamb or chicken stock 5p
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Put the cumin seeds and coriander seeds in to a mortar and pestle and crush.

  • In a hot non-stick dry pan add the crushed seeds and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add the chopped onions with ¼ of the oil and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.

  • Add the chopped lamb with the remaining oil and cook this for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.

  • Add the peppers, garlic, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt and pepper, add a little water to make a paste, coat and cook for a couple of minutes.

  • Mix in the tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, chilli, and stock, cover and cook on a low to medium heat until the lamb is tender approximately 30 minutes – 1hour.

Notes

Enjoy with homemade naans and rice.

Total cost £5.80, £1.45 per serving

Figures are correct at the time of calculation. Prices are based on a generic, mid-price range supermarket, choosing their own value brand.

Nutrition data provided is provided as an estimate only. It is the reader's responsibility to calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients you use in your recipe if you need to follow a particular diet or for medical purposes.

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 127mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg

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  1. Julia

    Made this last weekend after bookmarking your recipe and it was amazing! I had most of the spices in the cupboard so didn;t need to buy too much new ones. I dont mind keeping a stock of spices anyway as it means I can make more curries like this.

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Easy Lamb Jalfrezi Fakeaway Recipe - £1.45 per serving - Skint Chef (2024)

FAQs

What is the best cut of lamb to make a curry? ›

Cuts of Lamb

I prefer to use leg for a basic curry as it's fairly lean, neck fillet works really too. I like to ensure the meat is as trim as possible.

How many calories are in lamb jalfrezi? ›

Nutritional information
Typical values*per Serving
Calories349
Fat (g)24
of which saturates (g)7
Carbohydrates (g)7
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What is the secret to a good curry? ›

Tips for the Perfect Curry
  • Use fresh spices. For the best results, always try to use fresh spices. ...
  • Give the spices a toast. ...
  • Wrap up your whole spices. ...
  • Blitz your tomatoes. ...
  • Onions are the key. ...
  • Don't overcook your chicken. ...
  • Keep your garlic and ginger fresh. ...
  • Add exciting toppings.

What does jalfrezi mean in Indian? ›

Jalfrezi means "hot-fry". It consists of a main ingredient such as meat, fish, paneer or vegetables, stir-fried and served in a thick spicy sauce that includes green chilli peppers. Common further ingredients include bell peppers, onions and tomatoes. Jalfrezi. Chicken jalfrezi.

Is jalfrezi good for you? ›

Dietitian Daisy Mercer, on behalf of nutritional app MyFitnessPal, also agreed with Abbie about vegetable curries and chicken jalfrezi being healthier options. Daisy said: "Chicken jalfrezi is a low-calorie Indian curry as it's packed with peppers and chilis.

Is jalfrezi curry good for you? ›

Chicken jalfrezi

"It is made in a tomato-based sauce, which is healthier than cream-based sauces as they are high in fat." Even served with a side of pilau or basmati rice, which works out at about 250 calories, the dish is still ideal for anyone watching their weight.

What cut of meat is good for curry? ›

Beef stew meat: Stew meat, often a mix of cuts like chuck and round, provides tenderness and a wonderful ability to absorb flavors, making it an excellent choice for curry. Short ribs: For a luxurious touch, short ribs add both succulence and a deep, meaty essence to your curry.

Do you use leg or shoulder lamb for curry? ›

The infrastructure of lamb leg means it can hold up to, and balance out, higher heat with more panache than lamb shoulder. Try using lamb leg with this chokhta recipe. Lamb shoulder: lamb shoulder is sweeter, with a softer fibrous feel, and a different fat dispersal that results in warmer, softer spice expression.

What is most tender cut of lamb? ›

Loin. This is the most tender part of the lamb, producing only the most tender and flavourful cuts. Boned and rolled loin makes for a delectable roasting joint. This is also where the juiciest chops and noisettes come from.

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