Bombay-Style Lamb Curry
with Potatoes and Green Beans
Looking for a tasty midweek dinner option? Try cooking up our Bombay-Style Lamb Curry with Potatoes in just 20 minutes for a balanced and tasty meal.
Ingredients
350
Salad Potatoes
1
North Indian Style Spice Mix
250
Baby Plum Tomatoes
40
Mango Chutney
1
Echalion Shallot
½
Green Chilli
80
Green Beans
200
Lamb Mince
1
Nigella Seeds
½
Ginger Puree
1
Ground Turmeric
Not included in your delivery
100
Water
Instructions
a) Fill and boil your kettle and fill a large saucepan with the boiling water. on high heat. b) Meanwhile, chop the potato into 2cm chunks (no need to peel) and add to the saucepan with half the turmeric and 0.5 tsp of salt. c) Cook until you can easily slip a knife through, 12-15 mins, then drain in a colander. d) When cooked, return to the pan (off the heat). Keep warm with the lid on.
a) Meanwhile, put a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). When hot, add the lamb mince and fry until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks, 3-4 mins. b) While the lamb browns, halve, peel and thinly slice the shallot. c) Trim the green beans and chop in half. d)Halve the chilli lengthways, deseed then finely chop. e) Chop the baby plum tomatoes in half (or leave them whole if you prefer).
a) Drain any excess lamb fat, then stir the shallot and green beans into the lamb and cook until starting to soften, 2-3 mins. TIP: Add a drizzle of oil if the pan looks dry. b) Stir in the easy ginger, mild curry powder, remaining turmeric, a pinch of chilli (careful - you can always add more later!) and the tomatoes. c) Cook for a minute before stirring in the water (see ingredients for amount).
a) Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer until the beans are tender, 3-5 mins and the tomatoes have broken down. b) Stir through the mango chutney.TIP: Add a splash of water if the curry is looking dry.
a) Season the lamb to taste with salt, pepper and a pinch more chilli if needed. b) Stir the nigella seeds through the drained potatoes.
a) Using whichever pan is largest, combine the lamb mixture with the potatoes and gently stir to combine. b) Serve in bowls finished with a sprinkle more chilli if needed. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the tasty, aromatic spices, though some found it too sweet due to the mango chutney.
- Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with clear instructions that were easy to follow for most.
- Suggestions: Consider roasting the potatoes, cooking green beans longer, and adjusting chilli to taste.
- Portions: Several felt the meat portion was small; some added rice or naan to make it more filling.
- Texture: Some found the lamb mince fatty or chewy; chunks of lamb might work better.
