Lamb Spinach Curry Recipes

SPEEDY LAMB & SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Dry-fry the cumin seeds for about 20 secs in a wok, then add half the oil and stir-fry the lamb for about 1 min until browned, but not cooked all the way through. Tip onto a plate.
• Add the rest of the oil to the wok, then stir-fry the pepper and chilli for a couple of mins until softened. Stir in the curry paste, tomatoes and coconut cream with half a can (from the tomatoes) of water, then simmer for about 5 mins until saucy. Add the lamb, spinach and coriander, stir until the spinach has wilted, then serve with basmati rice.

LAMB AND SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Place the diced lamb in a bowl; add all the dried spices and white vinegar and toss through.
• In a large saucepan, heat the oil and fry the onion, fresh ginger, fresh chilli and crushed garlic.
• When lightly browned, add the marinated lamb and stir well until lamb has begun to fry.
• Add the tomato paste, stock, diced tomatoes and the juice of ½ the lemon, season well with salt and pepper.
• Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, and then reduce to a gentle simmer.
• Chop the coriander stems and add to the curry.
• Simmer for approximately 1 hour, taking care to stir every 10 minutes or so to prevent sticking.
• When all the liquid has almost evaporated and the curry has thickened, add the spinach and natural yoghurt and stir through.
• Sprinkle over chopped coriander leaves and mint and serve with Basmati rice.

LAMB WITH SPINACH SAUCE (SAAG GOSHT)

Steps:

• Heat a heavy non-stick pan over high heat. Add the lamb and 3 tablespoons of oil. Sear the meat, turning and tossing, until nicely browned all over. Transfer meat to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the onion to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onions are browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper, paprika, and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomato puree, meat, salt, and enough water to fully cover the meat, about 1 1/2 cups. Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is cooked and very tender. Fold in the spinach and garam marsala. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

LAMB, POTATO & SPINACH CURRY

Steps:

• Combine the coriander, cumin, turmeric, yoghurt and lemon juice in a large bowl and add the lamb.
• Mix well and cover.
• Place in the fridge and marinate for at least 3 hours-overnight would be better.
• heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and fry the onion, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes or until soft.
• Add the lamb (and the marinade) and the potatoes, crushed tomatoes and paste.
• Season with salt and pepper, stir and bring to the boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer gently uncovered for 1-1 1/4 hours or until the lamb is very tender.
• Check and adjust the seasonings if necessary.
• Add the spinach and simmer for a further 3 or 4 minutes.

LAMB SAAG

Steps:

• Put the garlic, ginger, chillies and onion into a small food processor and whizz to a purée adding 1 tbsp water if you need to.
• Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a large flameproof casserole or sauté pan. Brown the lamb all over in two batches, then lift onto a plate and put to one side.
• Add the remaining oil and fry the spices in the same pan for 2 mins, adding a splash of water if they start to catch. Then add the onion purée and cook for 2 mins.
• Add the lamb, tomatoes and stock. Stir, cover and cook for 45 mins.
• Stir in the spinach then cook for another 45 mins or until the lamb is tender. If the sauce is looking thin, take the lid off for the last 20 mins of cooking to reduce it.
• Scatter over the coriander. Serve with naan or rice.