Lamb Saag

A rich and flavorful Indian dish featuring tender lamb and spinach, perfect for a comforting meal.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

1.5 lbs lamb shoulder

1 large onion

4 cloves garlic

1 inch fresh ginger

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tsp ground cumin

1.5 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground turmeric

0.5 tsp cayenne pepper

14.5 oz diced tomatoes

0.5 cup water

1 tsp salt

10 oz fresh spinach

0.5 cup plain yogurt

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1
Cut the lamb shoulder into 1-inch cubes.
2
Peel and finely chop the onion.
3
Peel and mince the garlic cloves.
4
Peel and grate the fresh ginger.
5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the lamb cubes and brown on all sides. Remove lamb and set aside.
6
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5 min
7
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
8
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
30 min
9
Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.
1 hr
10
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
5 min
11
Remove from heat and stir in the plain yogurt.
12
Serve hot.

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