Lamb Masala with Jeweled Rice

The warm, sweet spices of Garam Masala are complemented by apple and onion in this exotic lamb dish. Jeweled rice adds a sweet, colorful touch.

Makes 8 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 411
Sodium: 746mg
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Cholesterol: 92mg
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g

Lamb Masala with Jeweled Rice

Ingredients

Jeweled Rice:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1 cup basmati rice

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth

1/4 cup water

3/4 cup diced dried mixed fruit

Lamb Masala:

1 tablespoon flour

1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garam Masala, divided

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Powder

2 pounds lamb stew meat

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, cut in 1-inch chunks

1 large Granny Smith apple, cut in 1-inch pieces

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

3/4 cup lite coconut milk

Directions

1. For the Jeweled Rice, heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in rice, broth and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in fruit. Cover. Let stand 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, for the Lamb Masala, mix flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garam masala, salt and garlic powder in shallow dish. Add lamb cubes; toss to coat with flour mixture.

3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add lamb; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until browned. Remove lamb from skillet.

4. Stir onion and apple into skillet. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Return lamb to skillet. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala, tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Serve lamb and sauce over Jeweled Rice.