Slow Cooker Lamb Curry

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Basmati rice for serving

Instructions

1. Brown Lamb: Heat oil in large skillet. Brown lamb cubes on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In same skillet, cook onion until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, cayenne. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Build Curry: Add onion mixture to slow cooker with coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt. Stir to combine.
4. Cook: Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until lamb is tender.
5. Finish: Stir in half the cilantro. Serve over rice, garnish with remaining cilantro.