Lamb Tikka

Submitted by: aLyStEr...

Ingredients:

For the paste:
½ tsp medium curry powder
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp chilli powder
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 lemon, juice only
2 tsp vegetable oil

For the lamb:
2 lamb leg steaks, diced
2 tsp vegetable oil
½ red onion, peeled and finely chopped
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
140g/5oz young leaf spinach
200ml double cream
4 tsp chopped fresh coriander

Method:

- In a blender, blend together all the paste ingredients. Place the lamb in a dish and pour over the paste. Leave to marinate overnight if you have time.

- In a medium sauté pan heat the remaining oil. Sauté the onion for 1-2 minutes to soften. Add the lamb and fry for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach until wilted. Pour in the cream and bring up to simmering point. Cook for a further 3-4 minutes.

- Stir in the coriander and serve.

Recipe added or updated on: March, 2004.