Phaal

1 . Stage

Combine tomatoes, water, garlic, ghost peppers, ginger, tomato purée, salt, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, and pepper in a blender. Pulse several times to chop ingredients, then blend until liquefied.

2 . Stage

Transfer blended mixture to a large bowl. Add lamb and stir to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Melt ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully pour lamb and marinade into the pot and bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sauce begins to thicken about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until lamb is tender, about 20 minutes.

4 . Stage

Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro.