This lightened up version of a lamb keema curry is rich with warming spices but lower in fat than traditional lamb curries. We’ve upped the veg count in our lamb keema by using a higher ratio of peas to meat and then stirring through some fresh spinach leaves. Slowly cooking the onions is a great way to bring the most flavour out of them, and builds the most delicious base possible for lots of different sauces. Brown basmati rice has a nuttier flavour than white rice, is higher in fibre and contains more vitamins and nutrients. Curry is a classic comfort food, but isn’t always the healthiest choice. With our lamb keema curry you can enjoy all the flavours of a richly spiced curry, but with less fat and calories.
Ingredients
- ½tbsp vegetable oil
- 250g brown basmati rice
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red chilli, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- Thumb sized piece ginger, grated
- 1tbsp garam masala
- 1tsp ground cumin
- 1tsp ground coriander
- 1tsp turmeric
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 200g frozen peas
- 100g spinach leaves
- 400g lean lamb mince
- 50g fat free natural yoghurt
- 1 bunch fresh coriander
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Method
- Put the rice in a pan and cover with twice the volume of water. Bring to the boil, cover and cook for 30 mins, or until cooked.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the onion over a low heat for 8-10 mins, then add the chilli, garlic and ginger and cook for another few mins until softened. Add the spices and cook for another 1-2 mins.
- Add the lamb and cook for a few mins to brown before adding the tomatoes, peas and spinach. Season and cook for 5-10 mins until the spinach has wilted and everything is cooked.
- Serve the curry with the rice, topped with the rest of the yoghurt and coriander.
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