2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
coriander cress or sprigs, to garnish
10-12 curry leaves
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tbsp lime juice
1 onion, finely chopped
2 large potatoes, cut in cubes the same size as the meat
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 bay leaf
2 green cardamom pods
2.5cm/1in piece of cinnamon stick
Β½ tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp South African curry powder
Β½ tsp fennel seeds
salt
1 star anise
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 loaves of crusty white bread, unsliced, each cut across in half in the middle and most of the crumbs removed
1kg/2lb 2oz boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1.5cm/Β½in dices