Best 6 Punjabi Lamb In Spinach And Tomatoes Recipes

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Are you looking for a unique and exotic dish that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than Punjabi Lamb in Spinach and Tomatoes. This traditional Indian dish is a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Punjab. Featuring succulent lamb slow-cooked in a creamy and tangy spinach and tomato gravy, this dish is a perfect balance of spice, richness, and freshness. Served with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread, Punjabi Lamb in Spinach and Tomatoes is a culinary masterpiece that is sure to impress your family and friends.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations that cater to different dietary needs and preferences. If you're a vegetarian, you can easily substitute the lamb with firm tofu or paneer cheese. For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of red chili powder or a chopped green chili to the gravy. If you don't have spinach on hand, you can use kale or even chopped collard greens as a substitute. The article also suggests serving the dish with various accompaniments, such as yogurt raita, mint chutney, and papadum, to enhance the overall dining experience.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, Punjabi Lamb in Spinach and Tomatoes is an approachable and rewarding dish to make. With its detailed instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is guaranteed to guide you towards creating a delicious and authentic Punjabi delicacy. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Punjab with this tantalizing dish.

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SABZI (SPINACH AND LAMB STEW)



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Sabzi is one of the traditional dishes served during Afghan Nowruz, the celebration of the new year and vernal equinox, and Durkhanai Ayubi included this recipe from her mother, Farida Ayubi, in their cookbook "Parwana: Recipes and Stories From an Afghan Kitchen." The rich green hue of this dish symbolizes the arrival of spring and new life. In the book, Ms. Ayubi uses a pressure cooker for the lamb - you can as well - but the stovetop version below doesn't take very long. Either way, the lamb becomes tender in an intensely flavorful broth of onion, garlic and chile. It then simmers in cooked spinach, fragrant with fried cilantro and garlic chives. This soul-affirming sabzi, along with its traditional accompaniment of challaw, a spiced Afghan rice dish, is a welcome way to celebrate the reawakening of nature.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sunflower or grapeseed oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 fresh, long red chile (such as Holland), thinly sliced
2 1/4 pounds boneless lamb stew meat (preferably shoulder or leg), cut into 2-inch chunks
Salt
1 large bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 bunch garlic chives or scallions, green parts only, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 1/4 pounds spinach (about 4 bunches), stems removed, finely chopped (see Tip)
Challaw, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or similar pot, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium-high. Add the onion, garlic and chile, and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Push the vegetables to one side and add the lamb to the other. Cook until lightly browned on all sides, 3 to 8 minutes total. Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt (or 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt or fine salt) and 4 cups water, then stir and bring to a gentle boil, skimming any scum that rises to the surface. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until the lamb is tender, 1 hour and 5 minutes to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, in a kettle or a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil, and keep at a simmer.
  • In a very large skillet with a lid, heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil over medium. Add the cilantro and garlic chives, and fry, stirring occasionally, to bring out all the flavors, about 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a small bowl.
  • Place the same skillet over medium-high heat (no need to wash), add the chopped spinach and the just-boiled water, and cover partially. Cook, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is gone, about 20 minutes.
  • Add the lamb, 1 cup of its cooking liquid (any remaining broth can be refrigerated or frozen for another use) and the cilantro mixture to the spinach. Stir to combine well, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until all the flavors mingle, about 15 minutes. Taste, season with salt if desired and serve with challaw.

LAMB WITH SPINACH SAUCE (SAAG GOSHT)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 pounds of lean, boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
5 tablespoons of light vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 tablespoons of grated or crushed fresh ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup tomato puree
Coarse salt to taste
1 cup packed chopped cooked spinach, fresh or frozen
2 teaspoons garam masala, homemade or store-bought
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems

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.

SPEEDY LAMB & SPINACH CURRY



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The perfect recipe for a quick curry fix, use a tender cut of meat than can be stir-fried instead of stewed

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp sunflower oil
200g lean lamb steak, cubed
1 red pepper , deseeded and sliced
1 green chilli , deseeded and sliced
2 tbsp mild curry paste
225g can chopped tomato
160ml can coconut cream
100g bag baby spinach
½ a 20g pack coriander , chopped (about 1 tbsp)

Steps:

  • Dry-fry the cumin seeds for about 20 secs in a wok, then add half the oil and stir-fry the lamb for about 1 min until browned, but not cooked all the way through. Tip onto a plate.
  • Add the rest of the oil to the wok, then stir-fry the pepper and chilli for a couple of mins until softened. Stir in the curry paste, tomatoes and coconut cream with half a can (from the tomatoes) of water, then simmer for about 5 mins until saucy. Add the lamb, spinach and coriander, stir until the spinach has wilted, then serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium

PASTA CARBONARA WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES



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Roma tomatoes may be used in place of the canned I would however suggest to blanch the tomatoes and remove the peel before using in the recipe.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon butter
6 slices thick bacon, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained (or use 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped)
8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat (or omit the butter and use a non-stick skillet sprayed with cooking spray) add in spinach and cook stirring until spinach wilts, remove to a bowl.
  • Add in chopped bacon; cook until crisp (about 3 minutes) remove the bacon to the plate with the spinach; set aside (reserve about 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the skillet).
  • Add in onion to the drippings and cook for about 3 minutes or until softened.
  • Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Add in wine and drained diced tomatoes; cook stirring over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, then remove the skillet from heat.
  • Cook the spaghetti until al dente (omitting any salt and fat to the pot); Drain well then immediately add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet.
  • Add in the spinach and bacon; stir well to combine, then place the skillet over low heat.
  • In a small bowl combine the eggs with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; add to the pasta; cook over low heat tossing for 1-2 minutes.
  • Season with fresh ground black pepper to taste and salt if desired.
  • Remove from heat sprinkle the top with fresh parsley.
  • Serve with more Parmesan cheese.

LAMB SAAG



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If you're looking for a comforting family curry, this simple lamb dish with spinach takes just 15 minutes to prep and is sure to go down a treat

Provided by Member recipe by bobnel

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 garlic cloves, peeled
thumb-sized piece of ginger (about 25g), peeled and roughly chopped
2 green chillies, roughly chopped
1 large onion, roughly chopped
2 tbsp oil for frying
750g lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 3cm chunks
2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted and ground
2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1 tsp turmeric
2 cardamom pods, squashed
4 large tomatoes, quartered
500ml lamb stock
200g baby spinach, roughly chopped
small pack coriander, roughly chopped
naan breads or rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Put the garlic, ginger, chillies and onion into a small food processor and whizz to a purée adding 1 tbsp water if you need to.
  • Heat 1½ tbsp oil in a large flameproof casserole or sauté pan. Brown the lamb all over in two batches, then lift onto a plate and put to one side.
  • Add the remaining oil and fry the spices in the same pan for 2 mins, adding a splash of water if they start to catch. Then add the onion purée and cook for 2 mins.
  • Add the lamb, tomatoes and stock. Stir, cover and cook for 45 mins.
  • Stir in the spinach then cook for another 45 mins or until the lamb is tender. If the sauce is looking thin, take the lid off for the last 20 mins of cooking to reduce it.
  • Scatter over the coriander. Serve with naan or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

PUNJABI LAMB IN SPINACH AND TOMATOES



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A region of farmlands, the Punjab is famous for dishes based on pureed spinach (called saag on most menus).

Provided by Barry C

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cloves garlic
2 large fresh green chilies
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 kg stewing lamb
2 tablespoons ghee
2 medium onions, sliced
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin, extra
500 g spinach, chopped
1 (400 g) can chopped tomatoes
60 ml tomato paste

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut lamb cubes or stew meat. Alternatively, cut the lamb shoulder into 1-inch pieces against the grain.
  • Marinating the lamb in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices overnight or for at least 4 hours tenderizes the meat and infuses it with flavor.
  • Sear the lamb in hot oil until browned on all sides. This step adds depth of flavor and color to the dish.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the lamb. This will ensure that the meat has enough space to brown and simmer.
  • Add the spinach and tomatoes to the pot towards the end of the cooking time. This will prevent the spinach from overcooking and becoming mushy.
  • Season the dish to taste with salt, pepper, and garam masala. You may also add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bit of tanginess.
  • Serve the lamb in spinach and tomatoes with steamed rice, naan, or roti.

Conclusion:

This Punjabi lamb in spinach and tomatoes is a flavorful and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The lamb is tender and juicy, while the spinach and tomatoes add a pop of color and freshness. Serve it with your favorite sides and enjoy!

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