Lamb Khorma & Chicken Tikka Marsala

Lamb Khorma

Step 1 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium saucepan, cook 1 tsp poppy seeds and 1 finely chopped onion until onion softens.

Step 2 - Add ½ tsp turmeric, 400g diced lamb, 2 tbsp Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends Indian and 2/3 cup chicken stock to pan.

Step 3 - Simmer 40 minutes or until lamb is tender and sauce has reduced. Stir in 1/3 cup light coconut milk and 50g trimmed, chopped green beans.

Step 4 - Simmer curry until beans are just tender. Serve topped with sliced green onions.


Winter is a great time for eating spicy curries, casseroles and soups - and now, thanks to two new Gourmet Garden products, you can create these authentic, tasty ethnic meals easily and inexpensively in the comfort of your own home.

The makers of Gourmet Garden herbs and spices in a tube will launch their new "Fresh Blends Indian" and "Fresh Blends Moroccan" products in a convenient 80g (two-serve) tube this month.

With the growing trend to return to home cooking, the Fresh Blends products offer a simple alternative to recreating some of the popular ethnic dishes, usually consumed in restaurants or as take-aways.

Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends make it easy to capture the authentic, fresh taste and aroma of Indian and Moroccan meals at home by combining traditional fresh herbs and spices such as coriander, garlic and chilli.

Fresh-tasting meals with a delicious aroma can be created in less than 30 minutes. Not only is there less product wastage, but they also save time with no tedious preparation and shopping time involved.

Known for its use of spices, Indian cuisine is unified by the prominence of curries, such as rogan josh, masala and khorma, as well as flat breads and tandoori. While Moroccan cuisine incorporates the tastes of Africa and the Middle East, with couscous, kebabs, meatballs and tagine stews being popular meal choices.

Gourmet Garden's new Fresh Blends Moroccan and Indian products give everyone the opportunity to replicate these great flavours and aromas at home.

If you want to impress your family and friends with some popular Moroccan or Indian dishes, try the following - Indian Lamb Khorma or Chicken Tikka Masala, or Moroccan Chicken Kebabs or Meatballs with Couscous.

To recreate the fabulous aroma and taste of Indian Lamb Khorma in your own home, start by heating 1 tbsp of oil in a saucepan, cook 1 tsp of poppy seeds and a finely chopped onion, until the onion softens.

Add ½ tsp of turmeric, 400g diced lamb, 2 tbsp Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends Indian and 2/3 cup chicken stock to pan. Simmer until lamb is tender and sauce has reduced. Stir in 1/3 cup light coconut milk and 50g green beans. Simmer curry until beans are just tender. Served with steamed rice … simple and quick!

Chicken Tikka Masala is another popular Indian dish that can be whipped up quickly and easily at home. Combine 350g of chopped chicken tenderloins, 2 tbsp Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends Indian and 1 tbsp lime juice in a medium bowl. Grill marinated chicken until cooked through and browned all over.

Meanwhile, cook one finely chopped onion and one large finely diced tomato in a lightly oiled medium saucepan. Stir in ½ tsp turmeric and 150ml cream. Add chicken and ¼ cup frozen peas to pan and simmer for a further 5mins. Serve Tikka Marsala with lemon wedges and naan bread.

The spicy Moroccan flavour can be achieved with tasty Chicken Kebabs or Meatballs with Couscous. For Moroccan Chicken Kebabs to serve four, dice 600g of chicken (or lamb or beef) and coat with 2 tbsp Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends Moroccan, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon rind and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Thread chicken onto eight bamboo skewers.

Combine 1 1/3 cups couscous with 1 1/3 cups boiling water in a large heatproof bowl, cover and stand for 5mins. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 125g quartered cherry tomatoes, two thinly sliced green onions, 1 cup chopped watercress and 80g toasted pinenuts to couscous. Stir to combine.

Heat frying pan over medium-high heat. Add skewers and cook for 3-4mins each side or until cooked through. Serve with couscous.

For Moroccan Meatballs, also with couscous (to serve four), combine 400g lamb mince with 2tbsp Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends Moroccan, one small finely chopped onion, 1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs and 1 tbsp Gourmet Garden Coriander in a bowl. Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls.

Heat a large oiled non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 7-10mins or until browned or cooked through. Remove from pan. Add one thinly sliced zucchini to pan. Cook for 1min then remove.

Combine 1 1/3 cups couscous with 1 1/3 cups boiling water in a large heatproof bowl, cover and stand for about 5mins or until water is absorbed. Fluff couscous with a fork and season with pepper.

Add 200g chopped, roasted red capsicum, 80g baby spinach leaves and zucchini. Stir to combine. Serve meatballs with couscous and yoghurt.

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Chicken Tikka Marsala

Step 1 - Combine 350g chopped chicken tenderloins, 2 tbsp Gourmet Garden Fresh Blends Indian and 1 tbsp lime juice in a medium bowl.

Step 2 - Grill marinated chicken until cooked through and browned all over.

Step 3 - Meanwhile; cook 1 finely chopped onion, 1 large finely diced tomato in a lightly oiled medium saucepan. Stir in ½ tsp turmeric and 150ml cream. Add chicken and ¼ cup frozen peas to pan, simmer for a further 5 minutes.

Step 4 - Serve tikka marsala with lemon wedges, chapatti and cracked black pepper.

Serves 4