Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a frying pan over high heat. Place lamb chops in one layer. Cook, in batches, for 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan. Set aside.
Meanwhile heat 1 tablespoon oil in the same pan. Add cinnamon stick and bay leaf. Sauté, stirring, for one minute.
Add onions. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add curry paste. Sauté, stirring, for one minute or until fragrant.
Add chicken stock (broth) and water. Bring to a boil. Add lamb and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook, covered, for 40 minutes or until lamb is tender. Add more water if required.
Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves. Serve with rice or naan.
Make this in instant pot:
With the instant pot on sauté mode, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Cook lamb chops, in batches, for 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil and fry cinnamon and bay leaf. Sauté onions, stirring, for 2 minutes or until browned. Add curry paste. Sauté for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add chicken stock (broth) and water. Stir to combine. Add lamb and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Stir.
Cover instant pot with lid. Pressure cook on high for 6 minutes. Release pressure naturally. Open lid and serve with rice or naan.
Make this in slow cooker:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook lamb, in batches, for 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer browned lamb to a slow cooker. Add onions, curry paste, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, stock (broth), water and coriander (cilantro) leaves. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the meat is tender.
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Notes
You can use vindaloo paste, korma paste or tandoori paste to make this curry. Have fun experimenting!