Fragrant Lamb With Spinach Recipe

Name: Fragrant Lamb With Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or ghee); 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped; 1 red chile, seeded and sliced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon white pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; seeds from 8 green cardamom pods, crushed; 2 bay leaves; ½ teaspoon salt; 200 g Greek yogurt; 18 ounces lean boneless lamb, cubed; 2 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped; 225 g fresh spinach; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander; 1 sprig fresh coriander (to garnish); 1 teaspoon garam masala (see my recipie on this site)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or ghee)
2 onions, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped
1 red chile, seeded and sliced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
seeds from 8 green cardamom pods, crushed
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon salt
200 g Greek yogurt
18 ounces lean boneless lamb, cubed
2 large tomatoes, skinned and chopped
225 g fresh spinach
4 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1 sprig fresh coriander (to garnish)
1 teaspoon garam masala (see my recipie on this site)

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or flameproof casserole.
2
Add the onions, garlic and ginger,andfry for about 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden.
3
Stir in the chilli, paprika, cumin,corianer, white pepper,cinnamon, crushed cardomom seeds, bay leaves and salt.
4
Stir briefly over a moderate heat.
5
Add the yogurt and 150ml (5 fl oz) of water.
6
Add the lamb, mix well and cover the pan.
7
Simmer gently for 1 1/4 hours or until the lamb is tender.
8
Add the tomatoes, spinach and chopped coriander.
9
Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the tomatoes have softened slightly and the spinach has wilted.
10
Taste for seasoning and remove the bay leaf.
11
Serve garnished with fresh coriander.

676

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons sunflower oil (or ghee), 2 onions, finely chopped, 4 garlic cloves, crushed, 2 tablespoons fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Lamb With Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fragrant Lamb With Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions