Lamb, chickpea & spinach curry with masala mash

Lamb, chickpea & spinach curry with masala mash

Try this flavourful lamb curry with creamy mash

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 1 hr 45 mins

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, cook the lamb until browned all over for about 10 mins, then remove from the pan. Cook the onion in the same pan until golden brown, about 5 mins. Stir through the ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander, then cook for 2 mins more until you smell the spices. Return the lamb to the pan, pour over the tomatoes, bring to the boil, then leave to simmer over a gentle heat for 11⁄2 hrs until the meat is really tender. Top up with a little boiling water if the sauce becomes too dry. Add in the chickpeas and garam masala, then simmer for 5 mins more. Stir through spinach and cook until wilted slightly then season to taste.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil and cook the potatoes until softened, about 15 mins. Drain and mash. Stir through the curry paste and yogurt, and serve alongside the curry.

Per serving

469 kcalories, protein 38g, carbohydrate 48g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 6g, salt 1.04 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2005.

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  • 23 February 2009

    Woodsy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I cooked the dish as detailed above. But after 1.5 hours I transferred it to my slow cooker and cooked on low for a few more hours, which made the lamb incredibly tender. When we were ready to eat I then transferred it back to the job and stirred in the chickpeas and wilted spinach. Re the mash, it was not clear whether you should make the mash as normal, i.e. with milk butter and seasoning. So I just mashed the potato dry and then mixed in the yoghurt and curry paste. I personally found the mash a bit sour and dry. So next time I would make the mash as normal and just stir in the curry paste instead. Overall though a great dish. Will certainly make it again. My partner and I enjoyed it so much we ate the lot, so no left overs for another day.

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  • 23 February 2009

    Woodsy commented on this recipe

    I cooked the dish as detailed above. But after 1.5 hours I transferred it to my slow cooker and cooked on low for a few more hours, which made the lamb incredibly tender. When we were ready to eat I then transferred it back to the hob and stirred in the chickpeas and wilted spinach. Re the mash, it was not clear whether you should make the mash as normal, i.e. with milk butter and seasoning. So I just mashed the potato dry and then mixed in the yoghurt and curry paste. I personally found the mash a bit sour and dry. So next time I would make the mash as normal and just stir in the curry paste instead. Overall though a great dish. Will certainly make it again. My partner and I enjoyed it so much we ate the lot, so no left overs for another day.

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  • 01 March 2009

    Tara commented on this recipe

    I love this recipe!! I make it loads on friday nights but I always pop in the oven for around 3 to 4 hour to make the lamb tender!! The masala mash is sooooo good :)

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  • 11 April 2009

    sheepcat rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Was enjoyed by all but no one was that impressed with the mash, back to the old basmati rice for us on this on.

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  • 22 April 2009

    Laura rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Tasty and thought the mash was great for a change

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  • 27 May 2009

    MiaK rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Yum... Perfect dish! Tender, spicy and absolutely delicious! (Even without the chickpeas)

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  • 14 July 2009

    sandra commented on this recipe

    I made this dish for the first time for my friend and her two children, they all loved it. It wasn't hot with spice but full of flavour which I thought made a nice change. I will certainly make this again.

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  • 14 July 2009

    sandra rated and commented on this recipe

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    I made this for the first tiime for my friend and her children. They loved it. It wasn't hot with spice but full of flavour, I will certainly make it again.

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  • 27 August 2009

    AnnC:-) rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Ive made nicer curries than this one, it was ok, but not one that I would make again.

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    21 September 2009

    Sam rated and commented on this recipe

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    Fantastic meal! I didn't want it to end. I was very suprised how well the mash worked with it. Don't eat it too late at night as it is a little heavy, not that has ever stopped me.

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  • 20 January 2010

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  • 06 March 2010

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  • 02 April 2010

    Mrsnoonoo rated and commented on this recipe

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    Lovely meal. Doesn't have a classic curry taste but don't let that put you off. Lots of taste and very easy to make

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  • 02 June 2010

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  • 11 June 2010

    mary g commented on this recipe

    Fantastic! Had to use curry powder instead, with the potaoes but still good.Made a nice change instead of rice.

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  • 06 July 2010

    dnursten rated and commented on this recipe

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    Loved it but would add some cinnamon and a dash of a fruity chutney to bring out the flavours... Hubby loved it but my two girls were not impressed.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 1 hr 45 mins

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469 kcalories, protein 38g, carbohydrate 48g, fat 15 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 6g, salt 1.04 g

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