2 pounds lamb chops
3 pods green cardamom
1 pod black cardamom
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 large onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons red chile powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
¼ cup water
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 green chile peppers, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown lamb chops on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside. Stir in green cardamom, black cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions, garlic, and ginger; cook until onion is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Mix in chile powder, turmeric, and salt; stir-fry for 1 minute. Add browned lamb, water, tomatoes, and chile peppers. Simmer over low heat until lamb is tender and all water has evaporated and onions have disintegrated into a thick gravy, about 40 minutes. Serve garnished with cilantro.