Lamb Vindaloo

• onion↗1

  medium, quartered

• fresh ginger1 inch

  peeled

• garlic↗2

  crushed

• red wine vinegar↗1⁄3 cup
• ground coriander↗1 tablespoon
• ground cumin↗1 tablespoon
• turmeric↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• boneless lamb shoulder↗3 lbs

  cut into 2-inch pieces and well trimmed

• water↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add the onion, ginger, and garlic to the container of a food processor; process until finely chopped.

2. 2

   Add in the vinegar, coriander, cumin, turmeric, salt, and cayenne pepper; process until the mixture forms a smooth paste.

3. 3

   Scrape the paste out into a 4-quart slow cooker crock insert.

4. 4

   Add in the lamb pieces; toss to coat.

5. 5

   Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   Put the crock insert into slow cooker; add in water and stir.

7. 7

   Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or until the lamb is tender.

8. 8

   Transfer the lamb and cooking juices to a big saucepan.

9. 9

   Cook on the stove over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently (cook until all the liquid has evaporated and the lamb is sizzling).

10. 10

    Change the heat setting to low and continue cooking and stirring frequently, for about 5 more minutes or until the spice coating turns light brown.

11. 11

    Serve right away.