LAMB IN SPINACH SAUCE




Ingredients :
1 cup/ 250 ml yogurt
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp each: ground cumin, curcuma (turmeric) and chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 lb 8 oz / 650 g lamb, from the leg, cut into chunks
4 tbsp clarified butter or oil 1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped Thumb-size piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
juice of 1 lime
2 handfuls spinach, washed and roughly chopped

To serve:
Fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 tsp paprika

Method : Prep and cook time: 1 hour plus 1 hour to marinate
1.     Mix the yogurt with the coriander, cumin, curcuma (turmeric), chili powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the lamb and set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
2.     Heat the butter in a wide pan and gently fry the onion until soft but not brown. Add the garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute then add the meat and the marinade.
3.     Simmer very gently for 45 minutes or until the meat is tender. Add the lime juice and spinach and cook for a further 5 minutes.
4.     Serve with the ginger matchsticks and paprika sprinkled over.