Lamb Saag Curry with Rice

A rich lamb curry with wilted spinach, served with steamed basmati rice.

SHOPPING LIST

• lamb mince500g
• spinach300g
• onion1
• garlic cloves3
• ginger30g
• tomato puree2 tbsp
• ground turmeric1 tsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• ground coriander1 tsp
• garam masala1 tsp
• beef stock cube1
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• basmati rice300g
• salt1 tsp

METHOD

1. 1Cook the basmati rice in salted water until tender, then drain and keep warm.
2. 2Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and fry the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
3. 3Add the grated garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
4. 4Add the lamb mince and cook until browned, breaking it up.
5. 5Stir in the tomato puree, turmeric, cumin, coriander and crumbled stock cube, then cook for 2 minutes.
6. 6Add 300ml of water and simmer covered for 30 minutes until the lamb is cooked through.
7. 7Stir in the spinach in handfuls, allowing it to wilt, then cook for another 5 minutes.
8. 8Sprinkle with garam masala and serve with the rice.

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