Saag Gosht

Description

 * Ethnicity - Punjabi, North Indian
 * Type of Meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb, in 1 1/2-inch pieces
 * 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 2 cups finely chopped onion
 * 1 tablespoons crushed fresh ginger
 * 2 teaspoons minced garlic
 * 1 tablespoon ground coriander
 * 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 1 tablespoon paprika
 * 1 teaspoon turmeric
 * 1 cup tomato puree
 * salt to taste
 * 1 cup chopped cooked spinach
 * 2 teaspoons garam masala
 * 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

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