Lamb Palak with Spinach
Palak means spinach so palak lamb means lamb cooked with spinach. This dish comes from Northern India and comprises succulent pieces of lamb cooked in a spinach sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. spinach
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 inch root ginger, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground red chilli
- 1 teaspoon ground cilantro seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1lb lamb steak pieces
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- Cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- Salt to taste
Directions
Blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water. Drain thoroughly and chop finely. Heat the oil in a pan. Add in the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Add the lamb, cumin seeds, chilli powder, ground cilantro seeds and salt to taste. Stir well and cook until the meat is browned. Add ½ cup water, and the tomato puree. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Add in the spinach and continue to simmer until the meat is cooked through. Garnish with the chopped cilantro and garam masala just before serving.
Tip
This recipe can also be made using chicken instead of lamb. The picture actually shows both lamb and ground chicken. Credits go to Jason Lam.
