Mauritian Lamb with Spinach

Ingredients:

500 g fresh spinach

4 tbsp oil

1 onion, peeled and sliced

500 g lamb, cut into small cubes

1 tsp mixed grated garlic and ginger

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

4 fresh tomatoes, blanched, peeled and chopped

Salt, to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Add the spinach to a pan and pour some boiling water over the to. Cover and cook for 10 minutes then strain the spinach and set aside. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan and fry the onion and meat for about 5 minutes before adding the ginger and garlic mixture and all the spices. Add 2tbsp water then fry gently for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and season with salt. Continue coking for 20 minutes then add some 250ml water and continue cooking for about 30 minutes (until the meat is cooked). Add the spinach, adjust the seasonings and continue to cook until the spinach has blended into the sauce. Serve with rice and accompanied by chutneys.

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