How to Make Lamb Curry

A flavorful and easy lamb curry with chickpeas and spinach, marinated in Indian spices and slow-cooked until tender.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 601.3 kcals 4810 kcals
Carbohydrates 16.1 grams 128.8 grams
Fat 41.3 grams 330.1 grams
Protein 41.6 grams 332.5 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Indian Curry Paste
medium heat, for marinade
1
tbsp
Indian Curry Paste
medium heat, for frying
Dairy
15
g
Butter
generous knob
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
can, drained
Liquids
300
ml
Stock
hot chicken or lamb stock
Meat
1.5
kg
Lamb Shoulder
boned weight, cut into cubes
NutsSeeds
6
piece
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Oil
vegetable or sunflower
Vegetables
2
piece
Onions
halved then thinly sliced
400
g
Plum Tomatoes
can of chopped
125
g
Baby Leaf Spinach
well washed

Steps

  • Mix cubed lamb with 3 tablespoons of curry paste and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large pan and fry onions, cinnamon, cardamom, and remaining curry paste for 10 minutes.
  • Add the marinated lamb and fry for 2 minutes until the meat changes color.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato purée, and enough stock to nearly cover the lamb.
  • Add chickpeas, bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until tender.
  • Skim off excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the spinach until the leaves wilt.
  • Serve the curry with rice, breads, and chutneys.