
meat
Boneless leg of lamb
Mutton
Measured by weight in kilograms; no spoon or piece conversion needed.
Instead of Boneless leg of lamb
Boneless lamb shoulderUse same weight; shoulder is more marbled, so the curry will be richer and can take the same simmering.
Boneless lambUse same weight; ordinary boneless lamb is a good all-purpose swap, with similar cooking time.
Leg of lambUse same weight, cut off the bone into even pieces; cooking time is similar.
Vegetarian swaps
Raw jackfruitUse same weight, cut into chunks and simmer 20–25 minutes; it gives a meaty bite in the gravy.
PaneerUse same weight, add in the last 10 minutes; it stays firm but makes the dish milder.
MushroomUse same weight, sauté first and simmer 10–12 minutes; large mushrooms give the best texture.








