Lamb Potato Spinach Curry Recipes

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, SPINACH AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Trim the lamb of nay hard fat and cut the meat into rough chunks of about 3cm. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a tsp of the oil in a large non stick frying pan and fry the lamb in 2 batches until lightly coloured on all sides. transfer the lamb to a plate as soon as each batch is browned.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large flameproof casserole dish ad add the onions. Cook over a medium heat for 6 - 8 minutes until they're softened and lightly browned, stirring regularly. Turn down the heat, add the garlic, ginger, chilli and curry paste an cook for 5 minutes more, stirring frequently.
• Remove from the heat and blitz the onion mixture with a stick blender until blended to a puree. Return the casserole to the hob, over a medium heat. Preheat the oven to 190c / 170c Fan / Gas 5.
• Add the browned lamb to the spiced onion puree in the dish and cook over a gentle heat for 2 - 3 minutes, stirring. Add the canned tomatoes, potatoes, water, bay leaves, tsp of salt and the sugar. Bring everything to a gentle simmer, then cover with a lid and palce the casserole in the oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened. Check after 1 hour and give the contents of the casserole dish a good stir.
• Take the dish out of the oven and remove the lid. Stir in the quartered tomatoes and spinach leave. Cover once more and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft and the spinach has wilted. Serve hot with some spoonfuls of fat free yoghurt if you wish.

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, CHICKPEA & SPINACH CURRY WITH MASALA MASH

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large frying pan, cook the lamb until browned all over for about 10 mins, then remove from the pan. Cook the onion in the same pan until golden brown, about 5 mins. Stir through the ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander, then cook for 2 mins more until you smell the spices. Return the lamb to the pan, pour over the tomatoes, bring to the boil, then leave to simmer over a gentle heat for 11⁄2 hrs until the meat is really tender. Top up with a little boiling water if the sauce becomes too dry. Add in the chickpeas and garam masala, then simmer for 5 mins more. Stir through spinach and cook until wilted slightly then season to taste.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the potatoes until softened, about 15 mins. Drain and mash. Stir through the curry paste and yogurt, and serve alongside the curry.