600glamb shoulder(de-boned and cut into large chunks)
4tbspsunflower oil
1large onion(finely chopped)
6clovesgarlic(crushed)
5cmfresh ginger(grated)
2green finger chillies(left whole but skin pricked couple times)
2tspcumin seeds(ground)
5cmcinnamon stick
3cardamon pods
3whole cloves
1.5tspgaram masala
1tspground turmeric
1tspblack pepper
6curry leaves
400mltin plum tomatoes
200mlwater
2large handfuls fresh spinach leaf
salt & pepper
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large oven-proof saucepan, one with a tight fitting lid. Season the lamb with salt and pepper and add to the pan to brown the meat on all sides. Cook in small batches, you want to brown the meat and over-crowding the pan will cause you to boil the meat. Remove the lamb from the pan and set aside on a plate for later.
Turn the heat down to medium, add more oil if necessary and add the onion to saute gently for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and green chillies to the pan and cook gently for a further minute.
Add all the dry spices to the pan and keep stirring for a further minute, until the spices are starting to give off their aroma. Add the lamb back into the pan, including any juices, and cover the meat in the spiced onion mixture.
Add the tomatoes and the water to the pan along with a teaspoon of salt. Combine the mixture well and cover with the lid.
Place the pan in a low oven at 140CFan for 2-2.5 hours. Stir the curry occasionally during the cook and if necessary add more water if it starts to dry out. The curry is ready when the lamb is tender and falling apart.
Remove the pan from the oven, stir through the spinach leaves allowing them to wilt and check the seasoning. Serve with Indian bread.
Notes
This recipe would work equally well with beef, simply choose a cut that is suitable for slow braising.
Nutrition Facts
Lamb & Spinach Curry
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 186mg8%
Potassium 447mg13%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 220IU4%
Vitamin C 30.4mg37%
Calcium 63mg6%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •