PUNJABI LAMB IN SPINACH AND TOMATOES

Punjabi Lamb in Spinach and Tomatoes image

Provided by Barry C

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cloves garlic
2 large fresh green chilies
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 kg stewing lamb
2 tablespoons ghee
2 medium onions, sliced
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin, extra
500 g spinach, chopped
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
60 ml tomato paste

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.