Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt plus extra to serve
  • 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger peeled, grated
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 1/4 pounds leg of lamb boneless, trimmed, cubed
  • 3 onions 2 roughly chopped, 1 thinly sliced
  • 4 red peppers halved, deseeded, 1 roughly chopped, remainder sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped, plus extra to serve
  • 2 red chilies deseeded
  • 5 tablespoons butter or ghee
  • 2 tablespoons Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 1/2 ounces baby spinach
  • steamed rice to serve
  • papadums or naan, to serve
  • raita tomato, 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.