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Lamb Saag

Ingredients

Serves 4
¾ lb. leg of lamb, deboned
2 lb. fresh spinach
¼ c. + 2 T. water
2 T. oil
½ t. cumin seeds
2 t. ginger & garlic paste
½ t chili powder
¼ turmeric
1 t. salt
1 c. sanjiv´s basic curry A
1 green chili, chopped
½ t. garam masala
3 T. chopped cilantro.

Method of preparation

1_ Wash and drain the spinach. Chop the leaves and discard the stems.
2_ Combine ¼ cup of water and the finely chopped spinach leaves in a pan.
3_ Simmer, covered, for 5 – 7 minutes, until spinach leaves in a pan.
4_ Remove from heat and set aside. Wash and cut the lamb into 1 inch cubes.
5_ Heat the oil in a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed pan.
6_ Add the onion and fry until translucent.
Add cumin seeds, ginger & garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric and salt.
7_ Add 2 tablespoons of water and stir continuously for 2 – 4 minutes. Add sanjiv´s basic curry and let it come to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add the boiled spinach, chopped green chilies, and garam masala and again let it simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes. When finished, the dish should not look watery. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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