Hazaragi Spiced Lamb and Spinach Curry (Qorma-e Gosht-o-Saag)
Qorma-e Gosht-o-Saag is a traditional Hazaragi dish that combines spiced lamb with nutritious spinach in a flavorful curry. This dish is a staple in Hazaragi cuisine and is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 1 kg lamb, cut into cubes
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 500g fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and golden brown.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the lamb cubes to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Stir in the ground turmeric, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook for a few minutes to toast the spices.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the spinach is wilted.
- Finally, stir in the plain yogurt and cook for a few more minutes until the curry is heated through.
- Serve the Qorma-e Gosht-o-Saag hot with rice or naan bread.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Qorma-e Gosht-o-Saag with steamed basmati rice and a side of cucumber raita for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can use ghee instead of vegetable oil when cooking the curry.
Cost
$20