Quick Lamb Dhansak
Quick Lamb Dhansak is a fragrant Indian main course combining tender lamb, split lentils, butternut squash and fresh mint and coriander. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onions and garlic in seconds, then simmers everything hands-free so the spices and rogan josh paste infuse the sauce evenly. A warming, mildly sweet curry ready without constant stirring.
About this recipe
Lamb Dhansak Thermomix TM7 style brings the classic Parsi curry of tender lamb, split lentils and sweet butternut squash straight to your all-in-one kitchen machine. Searching for quick lamb curry recipes or a quick weeknight dinner that delivers restaurant-quality depth? This dhansak delivers: the TM7 chops onions and garlic cloves in seconds, blooms the garam masala and rogan josh curry paste at exactly the right heat, then simmers the split lentils until they melt into a thick, velvety sauce that clings to every piece of lamb. The butternut squash adds natural sweetness that balances the warming spices, while fresh mint and coriander leaves stirred through at the end lift the whole bowl. Because the machine stirs and controls the temperature automatically, you can set it going and cook rice or prepare naan alongside. It is the kind of main course that tastes slow-cooked but fits into an ordinary Tuesday evening.
Preparation tips
- Cut the lamb into even, bite-sized cubes so every piece finishes cooking at the same moment as the split lentils; uneven chunks leave some pieces tough while others fall apart into the sauce.
- Stir the fresh mint and coriander leaves through the dhansak just before serving rather than during cooking, as their bright flavour fades quickly under heat and gives the curry its signature fresh finish.
- If the lentil sauce becomes thicker than you like, simply add a splash of hot water or stock after cooking and briefly reheat; the butternut squash will keep its shape if you avoid prolonged boiling.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the lamb with firm sweet potato and chickpeas and swap the rogan josh paste for a vegetable curry paste; the split lentils and butternut squash keep the body and sweetness of the original dhansak.
- Festive variation: add a handful of sultanas and a pinch of ground cinnamon for a sweeter celebratory dhansak, and finish with toasted flaked almonds and extra mint for a dinner-party worthy curry.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping speed - The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic cloves uniformly in seconds, saving ten minutes of knife work. [Time Savings]
- Weighing accuracy - The TM7 weighs the split lentils directly in the mixing bowl for consistently thick dhansak sauce. [Built-in Scale]
- Hands-free simmering - The Thermomix stirs the lamb curry automatically so the spices never catch or burn. [Hands-Free]
- Grinding freshness - The TM7 grinds whole spices for the garam masala, releasing deeper aroma than pre-ground blends. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Heating control - The Thermomix heats the rogan josh paste and oil precisely, blooming the flavours without scorching. [Temperature Control]
Ingredients
- fresh mint leaves
- fresh coriander leaves
- lamb meat
- garam masala
- onions
- garlic cloves
- vegetable oil
- butternut squash
- red split lentils
- rogan josh curry paste