Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt, plus extra to serve
  • 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 1/4 lb boneless leg of lamb, trimmed, cubed
  • 3 None onions, 2 roughly chopped, 1 thinly sliced
  • 4 None red peppers, halved, deseeded, 1 roughly chopped, remainder sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, plus extra to serve
  • 2 None red chilies, deseeded
  • 5 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
  • 4.5 oz baby spinach
  • None None steamed rice, to serve
  • None None papadums (or naan), to serve
  • None None tomato raita, to serve

Method

  • Combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, turmeric and ground coriander. Add lamb and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for about 1 hour to marinate.
  • In a food processor, combine chopped onions, chopped pepper, cilantro roots and chilies. Process until smooth. Set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over high heat. Add remaining onion and peppers and garam masala. Saute for 2-3 mins, until golden. Add chili paste and paprika. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 5 mins. Add lamb, diced tomatoes and stock. Season. Bring to a boil then simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour - 1 hour 30 mins, until meat is very tender. Add spinach and cilantro leaves.
  • Serve with extra cilantro, rice, papadams, yogurt and raita.