Curried Lamb Brains
Curried Lamb Brains is a savory dish featuring lamb brains cooked in a spiced curry sauce, often with onions, garlic, ginger, and herbs. It's a traditional delicacy found in various cuisines, including Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern cooking, where offal is prized for its unique texture and flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, and provides key nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and selenium. A typical serving might contain around 250-350 calories, depending on preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 15 mcg |
| Iron | 4 mg |
| Selenium | 45 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Choline | 200 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Lamb brains are considered a nutrient-dense food, offering a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids and choline, which support brain health. Culturally, this dish reflects a 'nose-to-tail' eating philosophy, emphasizing the use of whole animals to minimize waste.
