Garam Masala Lamb & Spinach Curry
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Somewhere between a rogan josh and a saag, this curry is deep, fragrant and just rich enough. The lamb takes its time to grow tender in a tomato and coconut sauce, then a big pile of fresh spinach wilts through at the end and a scatter of toasted almonds adds crunch. It is naturally lower in refined carbohydrate, so it is happy on its own in a bowl or with a little brown rice or cauliflower rice alongside.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for garam masala - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for coconut milk - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop600g diced lamb
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Local shop200g fresh spinach
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Local shop1 onion, chopped
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Local shop3 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shop1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 90 minutes from start to finish.
Warm a splash of oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and brown the lamb in batches, then set aside.
Lower the heat, add the onion and cook for 6-7 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic, ginger, garam masala and turmeric and cook for a minute until fragrant.
Return the lamb, add the chopped tomatoes and half a can of water. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 1 hour until the lamb is tender.
Stir in the coconut milk and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes to thicken.
Add the spinach a handful at a time, stirring until it wilts into the sauce. Season to taste.
Meanwhile, toast the chopped almonds in a dry pan until golden. Scatter over the curry to serve.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Toasting the garam masala for a full minute with the onions wakes up its flavour - do not rush this step.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet.