Name: Lamb & Eggplant Tikka Masala
Yield: serves 4-6
Ingredients: for the lamb; 1 lb good quality lamb, cut in large pieces; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger; for the sauce:; 3 Tbsp olive oil; 1 medium white or yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 10 cardamom pods, crushed; 4 small dried hot chilies, crushed, seeds and all (adjust to suit your taste); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt; 28 oz can of good quality crushed tomatoes (you can use whole tomatoes and crush them yourself); 1 medium eggplant; 1 cup full fat coconut milk; 2 Tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish