This is my all-time favorite lamb recipe. The lamb in it is so soft, juicy and rich in flavor, which makes the potato taste amazing as well. I call it a perfect dish as it has potato for the carbs, meat for the protein, and just a little bit of fat. A healthy combination that is best for keeping you full for longer.
Don’t forget to also view my other lamb recipes- Slow Cooker Lamb Leg and Lamb Choila.
Are potatos healthy?
Potatoes are a source of healthy carbohydrates because they provide complex carbs that fuel the body with steady energy. Unlike processed carbs, potatoes are a whole food rich in essential nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and dietary fiber, especially when consumed with the skin.
They are best to combine with protein, which is lamb in this recipe.
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Why I love this recipe
- Few ingredients.
- Versatile. Can be served with almost anything.
- Keeps full for long. Helpful to power up an energy demanding day.
- Easy to make.
Protein and calories
Lamb is a good source of protein. It’s protein is also considered very high in quality.
One serve of this Lamb and Potato Pot gives you about 27g of protein and 305 calories.
Ingredients needed
- Lamb. It’s best to get the lamb leg or lamb shoulder for this recipe. You can even buy the lean lamb dice from the supermarket.
- Potatoes. I prefer large sized red potatoes. Red potatoes hold their texture and don’t get mashed.
- Tomatoes. I like to use cherry tomatoes but any tomoto should be fine.
How to make Lamb and Potato Pot
This is an overview of how to make this recipe. Full ingredients & instructions with step-by-step photos are in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Preparation
- Peel off the potatoes and dice them. Microwave them for about 5 minutes or until they are about 80% cooked.
- Strip off the excess fat from the lamb and make lamb dice.
- Slice the onion and make ginger garlic paste. Also collect all spices you need.
Step 2: Cooking
- Start by frying the onion in a large pan. Then add the lamb and cook until lamb becomes golden brown while stirring occasionally.
- Then add the potatoes, tomatoes, and all the spices. Cook until the potatoes and tomatoes are fully cooked.
- Garnish with some greens and serve.
Recipe tips
- You can easily turn this dish into lamb potato curry by adding some boiling water and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Decide how much gravy you wand and add boiling water if required.
Serving
This Lamb and Potato Pot already has potato in it (no kidding 😛), which is a good source of healthy carbs. You don’t really need to serve it with anything else but if you are up for a little bit more carbs then go for some pita bread, roti, or rice.
Storage instructions
- To store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To freeze: Let leftovers cool completely, then store them in a shallow container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Microwave leftovers or reheat in a saucepan over medium heat until warm.
Frequently asked questions
According to USDA, lean lamb dice have 32g of protein and 200 calories per 100 grams.
Recipe card
Lamb and Potato Pot (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb
- 200 g potato
- 170 g onion
- 100 g tomato
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 piece bay leaf
- 2 piece cinnamon
Video
Instructions
- Peel off and dice the potato. Put in a bowl and give it a rinse. Microwave the potato for about 5 minutes or until it's almost cooked.In the meantime: Make lamb pieces and remove excess fat.Slice the onion and make ginger garlic paste.
- Heat up a large pan and spread the olive oil. Fry the cinnamon and bay leaf until they turn golden. Then fry the onion and make them golden as well.
- Add the lamb and stir occasionally.
- Once the lamb turns golden brown as shown in the picture, add the potato and keep stirring.
- When the potato is cooked and becomes soft enough to break by pressing with the spoon, add ginger and garlic paste and stir for a minute.
- Then add all the spices. Include chili flakes if you like it spicy. Keep stirring and cook for another minute.
- Add tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes get cooked (If you want to make it curry, add a cup of boiling water).
- Sprinkle some coriander leaves and your Lamb Potato Pot is ready. Enjoy.
Notes
- Actual calories from lamb depends on how well you can remove the fat.
- Potato is about half the weight of lamb in this recipe. Add more potatoes if your require higher amount of carbs.
Nutrition
*Originally published on Jun 2023, updated on Jul 2025
I tried it today. It was mouth watering.