Slow-Cooked Kid Goat Curry with Coconut and Spices
A tender, slow-cooked curry featuring young goat meat simmered in a fragrant blend of coconut milk and traditional spices, offering a rich and comforting meal. This Indian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs kid goat meat, bone-in, cut into chunks, coconut milk, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs kid goat meat, bone-in, cut into chunks
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 large, diced onion
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until spices release their aroma.
- Step 3: Add 2 lbs of kid goat meat chunks and 1 1/2 tsp salt, stirring to coat the meat with spices. Pour in 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk and 1 cup water, bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 4: Cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 2 to 2.5 hours until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens.
- Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving over steamed rice or flatbread.









