Labdhara Gosht - Smothered Lamb (Or Pork Or Beef)

Labdhara Gosht - Smothered Lamb (Or Pork Or Beef)

Course :	Indian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	pound	bonned sholder of lamb -- cut in 1 inch cubes
1	small	onion -- finely chopped
2	pieces	fresh ginger root -- finely chopped
1	medium	tomato -- finely chopped
1/2	cup	fresh cilantro leaves -- finely chopped
2	medium	fresh hot green chilis -- cut in fine ring, with seeds
1/4	teaspoon	ground turmeric
2	teaspoons	garam masala
1	teaspoon	ground cumin
1/4	cup	plain yogurt
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
3/4	teaspoon	salt or to taste
3	tablespoons	vegetable oil
4	cloves	garlic -- finely chopped
1	teaspoon	fresh ground black pepper

Preparation:

Put all ingredients except oil, garlic and black pepper into bowl and mix. Put oil in pressure cooker and set over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, put in garlic. Stir until garlic pieces turn medium brown. Put in the seasoned meat and stir once or twice. Turn heat to medium. Cover pressure cooker tightly and bring up to pressure slowly. Cook lamb and pork 15 minutes and beef 20 at full pressure. Remover pressure quickly with cool water poured on lid. Uncover, cook over high heat, stirring gently, until sauce is thick. Add and stir in black pepper.