Lambinpureedspinachsaaggosht Recipes

LAMB IN PUREED SPINACH (SAAG GOSHT)

Steps:

• Remove fat and cut meat into cubes.
• Seal the meat by lightly browning in a saucepan (stir to prevent sticking) and then remove.
• At the same time, in a separate pan or wok, fry onion until golden in some ghee or oil, then add ginger, garlic and Spices 1.
• Add tomatoes after 5 minutes.
• Add the browned meat, add Spices 2 and the spinach.
• Stir it all about ensuring it doesn't stick and that the spinach is distributed throughout. (If it seems too dry add a little water.).
• Simmer until the meat is tender- about 45 to 60 minutes (although it will improve if cooked longer- just make sure it doesn't dry out, by adding water.).
• Add Spices 3 and fresh coriander and cook for at least another 10 minutes.
• Serve with Pullao/Basmati Rice.

LAMB WITH SPINACH NO2 (PALAK GOSHT)

Steps:

• Remove the lamb from the bones, reserving the bones.
• Puree the ginger, garlic and green chil1 in a blender.
• Whisk the yoghurt and add this to the puree, together with the first 1/2 teaspoon of cumin.
• Add the lamb meat to this mix and marinate for at least 1 hour, longer if possible.
• Heat the oil in a cooking pot with the cinnamon, cardamon and cloves.
• When the oil is hot, add the onions and fry for 15 minutes over a low to moderate heat.
• Add the coriander powder and saute for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add the extra cumin and chili powder and after 10 seconds, add a little water.
• Cook for another minute or two.
• Add the meat, marinade and reserved bones, stir well and cook over a moderate heat for 10 minutes, until the yoghurt is absorbed.
• Saute the meat for a further 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
• Add 1 1/4 cups of water and the salt.
• Turn the heat to low, cover with a lid and leave to simmer.
• When the meat is almost done, add the spinach, mix well and taste for salt.
• Cook for 5 minutes unclovered.
• When ready to serve, discard the bones, sprinkle with the nutmeg and add the knob of butter if liked.

LAMB WITH SPINACH (DILLI KA SAAG GOSHT)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot over a medium-high flame.
• When hot, put in the peppercorns, cloves, bay leaves, and cardamom pods.
• Stir for a second.
• Now put in the onions, garlic and ginger.
• Stir and fry until the onions develop brown specks.
• Now add the meat, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and 1q/2 of the salt.
• Stir and fry for a minute.
• Add 1 tablespoon of the yogurt.
• Stir and fry for a minute.
• Keep doing this until all yogurt has been incorporated.
• The meat should also have a slightly browned look.
• Add the spinach and the remaining salt.
• Stir to mix.
• Keep stirring and cooking until the spinach wilts completely.
• Cover tightly and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour or until meat is tender.
• Remove the lid and add the garam masala.
• Turn the heat to medium.
• Stir and cook another 5 minutes until most of the water in the spinach disappears and you have a thick, green sauce.
• Remove the whole spices and serve.

PUNJABI LAMB IN SPINACH AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Blend or process garlic, chillies, ginger, cumin and oil until smooth.
• Spread chilli mixture all ove the lamb, cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Best if left overnight.
• Heat ghee in a large pan, cook onions, stirring, until browned lightly.
• Add bay leaves and spices, cook, stirring, until fragrant.
• Add lamb, cook stirring, until lamb is just browned.
• Boil, steam or microwave spinach until just wilted, drain.
• Blend or process spinach, undrained chopped tomatoes and paste until pureed, add to lamb mixture.
• Simmer, covere, for 1 1/4 hours.
• Remove cover and simmer 30 minutes or until lamb is tender and sauce is thickened.