Slow Cooker Lamb Curry With Coconut Milk Recipe

The weather feels like it is starting to turn, autumn is on the way and all I seem to want at the moment is comfort food. This Slow Cooker Lamb Curry With Coconut Milk Recipe is exactly what you need when it’s lashing it down with rain and blowing a gale.

A little bit of delicious comfort food that is not only delicious but low in fat, home made and easy to make. I mean come on, who doesn’t love a creamy recipe that you can just throw in a slow cooker in the morning and serve in the evening ready to eat?

Is Lamb Good For You?

• Lamb is a source of vitamin B12, B6 and zinc which can help the immune system work properly
• Lamb is a rich source of vitamin B12 which helps energy production in the body
• It also helps the nervous system work normally
• Red blood cell formation
• Helps the immune system work normally
• And helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
• Lamb is also naturally rich in protein, low in salt and provides seven vitamins and minerals that contribute towards good health and wellbeing. These are: niacin (vitamin B3), vitamins B6 and B12, zinc, potassium, phosphorus and pantothenic acid.

How To Make Slow Cooker Lamb Curry With Coconut Milk

Shopping List

• 600g of diced lamb leg
• 2 chopped onions
• 3 finely chopped carrots
• 3 crushed garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• A handful of chopped fresh coriander
• 100ml lamb stock
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes 
• 300ml low fat fresh coconut milk

Method

1. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the lamb to brown off in batches for around 5 mins to seal it before transfering to the slow cooker.
2. Now add the carrots and onions to the pan and cook the onions and carrots for 10 mins to softened.
3. Add the garlic, coriander and spices to the slow cooker, stirring in well with the lamb.
4. Now add the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, lamb stock, carrots and onion to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
5. Season with salt and pepper
6. Cook on a low heat for 6 hrs and serve with rice and nan bread, garnish with fresh coriander.

Recipe Variations For This Slow Cooker Lamb Curry Recipe.

For a less spicy version leave out the chilli powder.

If you want your curry to be lower in calories leave out the coconut milk and stir in fat free greek yoghurt at the end.

If you don’t fancy lamb, use beef or chicken.

Also Try Out These Great Slow Cooker Recipes

• Slow Cooker Pulled Pork
• Lamb Shank With Minted Gravy