🇳🇦 Namibian Cuisine

Namibian Lamb Curry

Cape Malay Style Lamb Curry

Prep Time 1 hour 30 min

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 456 kcal

A fragrant, mildly spiced lamb curry with apricots and almonds, reflecting the Cape Malay influence that traveled north to Namibia.

Ingredients

1 Heat oil and brown lamb cubes in batches. Set aside.
2 Sauté onions and garlic until golden. Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon. Fry 1 minute.
3 Add tomatoes and cook until saucy.
4 Return lamb, add stock and apricots. Bring to a boil.
5 Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until lamb is tender.
6 Toast almonds and stir into the curry. Garnish with coriander and serve.

Did You Know?

The addition of dried fruit to savoury curries is a hallmark of Cape Malay cooking that gives Namibian curries their unique sweet-savoury balance.