Aromatic Lamb with Green Peas and Cumin

SERVES 6

3 tablespoons oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 green chilies, minced
2 bay leaves
1 pound ground lamb
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon chill powder
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup water
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
¼ teaspoon garam masala
5 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons ground cumin

Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.

Add the onion, cumin, ginger, garlic, green chilies and bay leaves and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Add the ground lamb and fry for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the meat from sticking.

Add the -tomato paste, stir and lower the heat to a simmer.- Add the turmeric, chili powder and coriander and stir for 1 minute. Add the yogurt, salt and pepper and continue frying for 5 minutes. Add ½ cup of water. Add peas and simmer for 10 minutes until the lamb is cooked and tender. Add the garam masala and cumin. Add the garam masala, cumin and chopped cilantro and stir for 1 minute before serving.