Punjabi Lamb In Spinach And Tomatoes Recipes

PUNJABI LAMB IN SPINACH AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Blend or process garlic, chillies, ginger, cumin and oil until smooth.
• Spread chilli mixture all ove the lamb, cover, refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Best if left overnight.
• Heat ghee in a large pan, cook onions, stirring, until browned lightly.
• Add bay leaves and spices, cook, stirring, until fragrant.
• Add lamb, cook stirring, until lamb is just browned.
• Boil, steam or microwave spinach until just wilted, drain.
• Blend or process spinach, undrained chopped tomatoes and paste until pureed, add to lamb mixture.
• Simmer, covere, for 1 1/4 hours.
• Remove cover and simmer 30 minutes or until lamb is tender and sauce is thickened.

LAMB WITH SPINACH SAUCE (SAAG GOSHT)

Steps:

• Heat a heavy non-stick pan over high heat. Add the lamb and 3 tablespoons of oil. Sear the meat, turning and tossing, until nicely browned all over. Transfer meat to a plate. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the onion to the pan and cook, stirring often, until the onions are browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, red pepper, paprika, and turmeric and cook for 3 minutes. Add the tomato puree, meat, salt, and enough water to fully cover the meat, about 1 1/2 cups. Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is cooked and very tender. Fold in the spinach and garam marsala. Serve sprinkled with cilantro.

SARSON KA SAAG (PUNJABI STYLE SPINACH)

Steps:

• Mix the greens, green chillies and salt and boil in 1 cup of water until cooked (10-15 minutes). Using a blender or food processor, puree the mix to make a course paste.
• In another pan, heat the ghee on a medium heat. When hot, add the grated onion and saute until translucent. Add the rest of the other ingredients and saute until oil separates from the onion-spice mix.
• Add the greens mix to this pan and stir till blended. Simmer for 30 minutes on low heat.