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Winter Veg Shab Deg
Shab Deg is a simple stew from Kashmir, northern India, in which lamb kofta (meatballs) are baked in a thick sauce with diced lamb and winter veg. It’s a great way to use up any root veg, which combines with the richness of the yogurt and the mild flavours of the spices to make a really delicious and satisfying meal!
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25 mins
1 hr 30 mins
2/5
Blends Needed
Also works a treat with: Diced beef and beef mince
Book: Curry Legend Club Recipes (p67)
Goes great with: Naans (p159) and chilli garlic chutney (p198) from How to Be a Curry Legend
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Shab Deg is a simple stew from Kashmir, northern India, in which lamb kofta (meatballs) are baked in a thick sauce with diced lamb and winter veg. It’s a great way to use up any root veg, which combines with the richness of the yogurt and the mild flavours of the spices to make a really delicious and satisfying meal!
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- 400g diced lamb or use mushrooms (any type) cut into bite-size pieces for a veg version
- 250g lamb mince or use veggie meatballs for a veg version
- 500g mixture of winter root veg (e.g. turnips, carrots, potatoes etc)
- 1 large onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 10g bunch of coriander
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 150g natural yogurt (full fat is best)
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- Mixing bowl
- Large lidded ovenproof dish
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Made with beef instead of lamb. A lovely one pot, warming winter stew. The yogurt marinade made the meat lovely and tender. Would serve with green veg next time
I’m no cook. Wanted to impress my gf - actually went to the village butcher for the proper meat - found the recipe easy to follow, and the results were outstanding. Really nice, comforting, yummy food. And yes, she was impressed :-)
Thanks for your lovely review, Graham - we're so pleased to hear that you found the recipe simple to follow and that you both enjoyed the results. No doubt she'll have you in the kitchen again before long!
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Looks like a perfect winter warmer, Laura - great job!