2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to garnish
1½ tbsp finely chopped garlic
1½ tbsp finely chopped ginger
2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
4 tbsp dried onions
1 pomegranate, seeds only
1 spring onion, finely chopped
150g/5oz ghee, melted, plus 1 tbsp for brushing and extra for greasing
3 tbsp ghee, melted, plus a little extra for frying
500g/1lb 2oz plain flour
1 black cardamom pod, seeds only
½ tsp black peppercorns
pinch ground green cardamom
4 green cardamom pods, seeds only
2 tbsp cashews
1½ tsp chilli powder
2 cloves
6 cloves
1½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp roasted cumin seeds
1 tsp roasted and ground cumin seeds (reserved when making the spice mix)
1 blade mace
â…› nutmeg, grated
½ tbsp melon or pumpkin seeds
4 drops rosewater
small pinch saffron, dissolved in 1 tsp milk
pinch saffron, dissolved in 2 tbsp water
10²µ/½´Ç³ú salt
1½ tsp salt
1 tsp salt
30g/1oz sugar
½ tsp sugar
350ml/12fl oz milk
500g/1lb 2oz Greek-style yoghurt
500g/1lb 2oz lean lamb mince
1 tbsp pineapple juice or 1 tbsp grated green papaya