Indian Lamb Curry with Spinach
Rich, aromatic lamb curry simmered with spinach and Indian spices, perfect for a low‑carb dinner.

Total
1h 15m
Prep
25 min
Cook
50 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 600 g lamb shoulder, cubed
- 200 g spinach
- 2 tbsp ghee substitute (olive oil)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 150 g tomato puree
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chili powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; add cumin seeds and toast 30 seconds.
- 2
Add chopped onion and sauté until golden, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in garlic, ginger, and all ground spices; cook 2 minutes.
- 4
Add lamb cubes, brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Mix in tomato puree and cook 5 minutes to develop flavor.
- 6
Pour in coconut milk, bring to a gentle simmer, cover and cook 30 minutes until lamb is tender.
- 7
Add spinach and simmer 3 minutes until wilted.
- 8
Season with salt, pepper, and garam masala; stir in cilantro.
- 9
Serve hot, optionally with cauliflower rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
480
24% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg |
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