Lamb Cooked in Spinach

This lamb sautes in fresh spinach and spices for about 45 minutes, so use a lean cut without too much fat. From "indian, 100 everyday recipes" by Love Food.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups  vegetable oil
• 2  onions, sliced
• 1⁄4 bunch fresh cilantro
• 2  fresh green chilies, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons garlic cloves, crushed
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1  lb lamb, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1  teaspoon kosher salt
• 2  lbs fresh spinach, washed trimmed and chopped
• 3  cups water
• 1  red chili pepper, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil, over medium high heat, and cook onions until golden, about 5 minutes; add cilantro and green chiles and stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Reduce heat, add ginger, garlic, chilii powder, and turmeric; stir well.
3. Add lamb and stir-fry about 5 minutes; add salt and spinach and cook 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the water, reduce heat to low, and cook 45 minutes; remove lid, check meat for tenderness, increase heat and cook, uncovered to evaporate excess water, stirring well, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Transfer to a warm serving dish and garnish with red chiles.