Disappointment in a jar.

Sunday night Idris came round so I made a curry for tea. The meat I used was from Morrisons and was a really cheap cut (can't remember which) of lamb with lots of fat on it. It was on the bone when I picked it at the counter but I asked the butcher to cut it into curry sized pieces and leave the bone in. He took the bone out! I think he thought he was doing me a favour. Anyways, I got a shit load of meat out of it, about enough for two meal for four people each time, for about £2.50 and it cooked up beautifully. I would definately have it again (if only I could remember the cut).
Alas, the meat was delicious but the sauce was a bit on the sharp side. I used a Pataks jar of Balti, and I think I may have put too much in, it turned out really tangy. I like my sauces really dry so it was a bit of a problem trying to fix this. In the end I just left it and apologised. I don't think the guys noticed, and Idris really enjoyed the fatty bits of lamb. Here is the recipe, please feel free to tinker with it and tell me what you did to get better results.

Lamb Balti

1 Onion, finely diced
2 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
Approx 400g of lamb
2 Carrots, diced
3 Med Potatoes, cut into eight
1 Sweet potato, diced
2 tbsp Pataks Balti paste (from a jar)
Coriander leaves roughly chopped, to finish
2 tbsp of oil for frying

First chop the veg and put the potatoes on to boil for 10 mins, after 4 mins add the carrots.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and colour, the more colour the tastier. Then add the garlic and the meat. Brown the meat all over. Add the curry paste and cook for a couple of minute. Drain the veg and add to the pan with the meat. Add two cups of water and a tin of chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 15-20 mins, or until the veg is properly tender. When ready sprinkle over a large handful of coriander.

I serve this with jewelled betterbuy basmati rice. It's a fraction of the cost and really easy to make. I just put the rice in the pan, add some tumeric and raisins and cover with water that is twice the depth of the rice. I bring it to the boil and leave it on a fast simmer for 12 mins. If you like you could also add chopped pistachios too.