Ingredients: 2 bay leaves,1/ 8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper,1 tablespoon canola oil,6 cardamom pods,1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick,3 cups hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice,1 teaspoon cumin seeds,1 tablespoon sliced fresh cilantro,1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger,2 1/4 teaspoons garam masala, divided,4 garlic cloves, minced,1/ 4 teaspoon ground red pepper,1 1/2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces,2 tablespoons paprika,1/ 2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt,1/ 2 cup carefully chopped red onion,1/ 4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads,1 teaspoon salt,1 tablespoon tomato paste,1 1/2 cups water
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