Lamb and Spinach

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1/2 cup oil
2 med. onions; sliced
1/2 bunch cilantro; chopped
1 - 3 green chilis; chopped
1 1/2 tsp. ginger; minced
1 1/2 tsp. garlic; minced
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. tumeric
1 lbs lean lamb; cut into large cubes
1 tsp. salt
2 lbs. spinach; chopped
3 1/4 cups water

1. Fry the onions in the oil until they are translucent.
2. Add the cilantro and half of the chilies and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat and add the ginger, garlic, chili powder, and turmeric to the pan; stir to mix.
4. Add the lamb to the pan and stir-fry for a further 5 minutes. Add the salt and the spinach and
cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add the water and cook, covered for about 45 minutes.
6. Uncover and check to see if the lamb is tender.
7. If all the liquid has not evaporated, raise the heat and cook uncovered until all the liquid is
gone.


Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 13, 2009 at 1:04 AM

    As-salaamu 'alaykum Sr. Tammy,

    I've tried this recipe and I was surprised how well it worked in my first try. The lamb was tender and the spinach was tasty. I enjoyed it for dinner with a good company.

    I still have 2 more pounds of lamb so now I thinking of trying the other recipes.

    Aad ba umahadsantahay, Ilaahayna hakaa abaal mariyo!

    was-salaam

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  2. AnonymousJune 13, 2009 at 1:05 AM

    -A Bachelor from Seattle

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2010 at 3:48 PM

    Assalaamu aleykum

    Im a english women and wanted to practice to make somali food for my Somalian hubby and i tried the lamb and spinich and it tasted great and was easy to follow thank you...now im going to try another i love ur website :)

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  4. hcgNovember 23, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    The post is very nicely written and it contains many useful facts. I am happy to find your distinguished way of writing the post. Now you make it easy for me to understand and implement. Thanks for sharing with us.

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