Indian · Dinner
Braised Lamb in Spinach Curry
Lamb Saag
A North Indian curry of slow-braised lamb in a deep-green spinach-and-mustard-greens gravy, layered with garam masala and fresh ginger.
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15 minsPrep
45 minsCook
60 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
520Calories
38gProtein
26gFat
24gCarbs
4gSugar
4gFiber
680mgSodium
110mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Blanch spinach and mustard greens 90 seconds in boiling water, plunge into ice water 30 seconds, squeeze dry, blend to coarse puree with 1/4 cup water. Chop onions and tomatoes finely. Julienne ginger and divide in half. Measure all spices. Cut lamb into 1.5-inch pieces.
2
Sear
Heat oil and ghee in a large heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add lamb in two batches if needed to avoid crowding, sear 5–6 minutes per batch turning, until deeply browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3
Saute
Lower heat to medium, add onion to same pan, cook 6–7 minutes stirring until deep golden. Add ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, half the julienned ginger, cook 1 minute until raw smell fades.
4
Build
Add tomatoes, chilli powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Cook 4 minutes on medium-low, mashing tomatoes, until oil beads at edges.
5
Braise
Return lamb with juices, add 400ml hot water, stir, cover, simmer on low heat 30–32 minutes until fork-tender. Uncover, stir in spinach puree, simmer 6 minutes on low stirring often until glossy and well combined.
6
Finish
Stir in garam masala off heat, rest 2 minutes covered.
7
Plate
Garnish with remaining julienned ginger and fresh coriander, serve with naan, paratha, or basmati rice, garlic pickle, and roasted papad alongside.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 440g (15.5 oz) lamb shoulder
- 400g (14.1 oz) fresh spinach
- 160g (5.6 oz) fresh mustard greens
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1.5 medium yellow onion
- 3 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 4 green chillies
- 2 small tomato
- 2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander