GROUND LAMB, POTATO AND SPINACH CURRY




Ingredients
5 tbsp clarified butter or oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin
1 lb / 450 g ground (minced) lamb Salt and pepper
2 onions, sliced
Thumb-size piece ginger, finely chopped
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
1 tsp curcuma (turmeric)
6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
2 cups / 500 ml meat broth (stock) 1 cup/ 250 ml yogurt
2 large handfuls spinach, washed and roughly chopped

Method : Prep and cook time: 1 hour
  1. Heat 3 tbsp of the butter in a wide pan and fry the garlic, garam masala, coriander and cumin for 2 minutes.
  2. Add the lamb and fry for 5 minutes or until the lamb is browned all over then pour in about a cup (250 ml) of water and cook with a lid on for about 15 minutes, stirring from time to time. Remove the lid, cook until the water has evaporated then season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining butter a clean pan and gently fry the onions for 2 minutes. Add the ginger, chili pepper and curcuma (turmeric) and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add the potatoes, stir for 2 minutes to coat the potatoes with the spices then pour in the meat broth (stock). Bring to a boil then turn the heat down and add the yogurt. Season with salt and pepper and simmer very gently for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Wilt the spinach in a pan with a splash of water then drain and squeeze out the excess moisture.
To serve, place the cooked lamb onto warmed serving dishes, top with the spinach and pour over the onion and potato mixture.