Lamb Tawa
This is a special Pakistani Restaurant and Roadside dish cooked on an Iron griddle or frying pan to impart special flavours.
Ingredients
1lb lean boneless lamb
1 tbs dry roasted cumin
1 tbs freshly crushed ginger
1 tsp freshly crushed garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp red chillie powder (reduce or omit for mild)
3 tbs low fat natural yoghurt
2 tbs ghee/butter or 5 tbs oil
4oz grated onions
8oz crushed fresh/tinned tomatoes
1 tsp freshly crushed green chillies (optional)
1 tsp garam masala
Method
- Cut the meat into long thin slices, add the cumin, ginger, garlic, salt, red chillies and yoghurt to the meat. Marinate for 2 – 4 hours or overnight.
- Add ghee or oil to a large griddle, add the onions and fry until they change colour, add tomatoes and stir until well mixed. Add the meat and cooked covered on low heat for 30mins or until meat is tender. Keep stirring from time to time. Add 2 tbs of water at a time if mixture begins to stick.
- Dry off all liquids and cook until oil separates (bhun).
Garnish with green chillies, fresh green coriander and garam masala (check essentials) and serve with naan or chappati.
Comments and Questions...
Sabiha
Daniel, Thanks for the positive comments. Let me know what else you have tried and also share your favourite recipes!
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08 Sep 2009
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Daniel Davies
what a dish! the family loved it and it was easy and enjoyable to make.
im hooked!
thanks
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04 Sep 2009
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Sabihaskitchen
Yes, recipe names are derived from regions, in some parts of Pakistan this is indeed known as Tawa Gosht. You can substitute chicken (reduce cooking time) for Tawa Chicken! Let me know the results.
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04 Nov 2008
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Donna Chapman
Is this also known as Tawa Ghost. I've been trying to find a recipe for Tawa Ghost for ever!!
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11 Aug 2008
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