PALAK GHOSHT (LAMB & SPINACH CURRY)

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When it comes to food, in addition to flavour, health is something that should also be considered, as it can have an impact on our bodies in the long-term. Lots of healthy food ideas and recipes can be created using various cuts of lamb. Similarly, lots of greens can be incorporated when cooking with lamb, whichever cuisine you choose to cook!

The Major Ingredient - The Lamb!

Lamb is a versatile ingredient and is loved by people from all cultures and walks of life. The numerous recipes that can be created by using different cuts of lamb make it a perfect ingredient for everyday meals or for special occasions.

Lamb Try it, Love it

The idea behind the EU funded Lamb Try it, Love it campaign is to encourage people to identify the unique flavours of lamb and to add more of it to their diet as part of a balanced diet. Lamb and okra curry can definitely be one of the best midweek meals for the entire family, especially because the premium lamb produced by the European farms using sustainable practices ensures a protein-rich diet. There is absolutely nothing like fresh lamb, and we should appreciate the contribution the farmers make to the local economies with all the hard work they do on their farms.

Variety of Cuts of Lamb

Being quite a versatile ingredient, lamb can be used in various recipes, with curry being one of the most popular. Although lamb has various cuts which are used for different recipes, it is not necessary to use the premium cuts all the time. Even the economical cuts do justice to the curries and boneless lamb pieces are perfect, especially if one's cooking for a family meal. There are several other curries which can be conveniently cooked within 30 minutes for an affordable dish that is full of flavour!

Health Benefits of Lamb

High quality lamb produced by the European farmers is naturally rich in proteins and also contains several natural vitamins and minerals’ please refer to this blog post for the health benefits. If you haven't introduced lamb in to your everyday diet, give it a go. Once you try it, you're definitely going to love it! For more information on lamb and the lamb try it, love it campaign, click here.

INGREDIENTS FOR PALAK GHOSHT

(LAMB & SPINACH CURRY):

5 tbsp oil

1 large, finely sliced onion

1 large, sliced tomato

1 tsp ginger paste

1 tsp garlic paste

250g boneless lamb cubes, cleaned & washed well

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp extra hot red chilli powder

Salt, as required

2-3 whole cloves

½ tsp coriander powder

½ tsp cumin powder

2 cups of water

300g spinach (fresh or frozen)

1 slit green chilli

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using either a pressure cooker or a normal pot, turn on the stove and add 5 tbsp oil.

Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn brown.

Once browned, add the sliced tomatoes and sauté well.

The next step is to add ginger and garlic paste.

Add cubed lamb pieces in to the pot and cook until they turn from red to light brown (normally takes 5 minutes).

Once the lamb is browned, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, whole cloves, coriander powder, cumin powder and stir well.

Add 1 cup of water.

After the lamb is cooked (generally takes 15 minutes if using a pressure cooker, otherwise at least 30 - 40 minutes if using a normal pot), add spinach in the pot.

Add 1 slit green chilli.

Cover the lid and leave to cook on low heat for 10 minutes, (if using a pressure cooker, do not close its lid tightly - just place it on top of the cooker).

Once both the lamb and spinach are cooked, turn off the stove and serve hot with roti (Indian flatbread) or boiled rice.