Meat – Gorkhali Lamb Chili (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Nepali Spicy Grilled Lamb Sautéed in Chili Sauce)
INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs. lamb chops (pork can also be used)
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh hot chili, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces
• 1 cup scallion, cut into 1-in length
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 5 dry whole red chilies
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a small bowl combine all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• In a large bowl, pour the marinade over lamb pieces.
• Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least four hours.
• Grill marinated lamb on a charcoal grill, occasionally turning until cooked through, about ten minutes.
• Cut grilled lamb into 1-in strips.
• In a blender, process garlic, ginger, fresh chili, cumin, chopped onions and tomatoes, honey, salt and pepper into a smooth paste.
• In a sauce pan heat two tablespoons of cooking oil.
• Fry dry whole red chilies till dark.
• Add the spice mixture and sauté on medium heat till the oil starts to separate from the spices, about 5-8 minutes.
• Add grilled lamb pieces, red bell pepper, and scallions.
• Stir thoroughly to coat with spices.
• Cook until vegetables are tender.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro.
• Serve with rice, or roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com/lamb.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi