Every Lamb Lover Must Try These Indian Dishes At Least Once

Whether you prefer the tender taste of lamb meat, the slight firmness of mutton or the low cholesterol level and light taste of goat meat, you should try having it Indian style. The recipe for lamb dishes differs from state to state based on the spices and other ingredients. The end result is a bowl of tender lamb stew that goes well with some butter naan on the side. If you aren’t a fan of gravy, you can find dry lamb dishes as well. You should call an Indian Restaurant Delivery in NYC for delivery of these lamb dishes and try them at least once:

Galouti Kebab

Once served to the royalty of the Awadh region in northern India, galouti kebab is a must-try for all kebab lovers. These soft melt-in-your-mouth kebabs are made by pounding the meat with the hand until a toothless person can chew it without difficulty. 150 spices are believed to have been used to invent this dish. The minced meat is fried in ghee (clear butter) and served with parathas cooked with an upside-down pan and paste of your choice.

Burra Kebab

Another kebab dish, burra kebab was once served to the royal Mughal family and it’s easy to see why they loved having it for a meal. These kebabs consist of large chunks of lamb meat grilled on charcoal. This dish will hit the spot and still keep you wanting more.

Laal Maas

If you’re into spicy food, then laal maas should be on top of your bucket list. The name transliterates to red meat, its redness comes from tons of spices including a type of red chili called mathania native to Rajasthan. The end result is just as spicy as it is red and will have you sweating in no time, no matter how cold it is outside.

Rogan Josh

This lamb curry comes from the valleys of Kashmir, a region considered heaven on earth. It features in the famous 36-course meal called wazwan and is a must-try for curry lovers. It’s made by marinating lamb with Kashmiri spices and chilies and slow-cooked until it becomes tender. It can help you and your family stay warm during winter.

Yakhni

Unlike most curry dishes, yakhni is not made using chili, spices or turmeric so lacks the reddish and yellowish tint associated with Indian gravy dishes. This Kashmiri dish is instead made with yogurt that gives the stew a white hue and creamy texture. Cloves, cardamoms and bay leaves are used to add flavor and aroma to the meal.

Bheja Fry

Bheja fry is perhaps the strangest item on this menu but delicious nonetheless. Its main ingredient is the goat’s brain which is minced and cooked with spices. This spongy meat dish can be served with a spicy gravy or dry. The dish is also called magaj and comes from the streets of Mumbai and Hyderabad.

Sali Boti

Sali boti is the perfect way to enjoy your Sunday with your family. At least that’s how the Parsi community in India like to spend their Sundays. This dish is a combination of a fried potato straws and tender lamb meat curry. The crunchy potato straws are served atop the sweet and tangy meat curry with a tomato base, vinegar and jaggery giving it an interesting flavor.

Nalli Nihari

A special dish prepared in the festival of Eid, this mutton dish is the perfect breakfast to start your day. The meat is slow-cooked until it’s so tender that it falls off the bones into the buttery gravy. The dish is made with spices like cardamom, screw pine, mace, etc. and garnished with coriander leaves and green chilies. Your breakfast will be complete if you can get some sweet buttered khamiri flatbreads on the side.

These are just some Indian lamb dishes that you must try at least once. You might be able to try them at an Indian restaurant in NYC or through delivery.