British Slow-cooked Lamb Tikka & Ginger Curry

British Slow-cooked Lamb Tikka & Ginger Curry

Create a deliciously aromatic curry with slow-cooked lamb. It's so easy to prep – just add to the pan with Indian tikka spices, ginger and creamy coconut milk. Simmer until melt-in-the-mouth tender and packed with flavour. Serve with green beans and fluffy brown rice for the perfect feast.

High protein 1/3 daily fibre 7 plants

Serving size

Cook time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Indian
Food group: Lamb
Allergens: Mustard
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Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Bring a large saucepan filled with salted water to a boil
  • Pull out a sieve, a large frying pan, a grater & a measuring jug

Cook the rice

  • Add the rice to the saucepan and boil for 25-30 mins, until cooked, then drain

Simmer simmer

  • Finely slice the onion. Trim and halve the green beans. Halve the tomatoes. Finely grate the ginger
  • Heat the large frying pan with 1/2 tsp oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and cook for 4-5 mins, until softened. Season with salt and pepper
  • Add the green beans, ginger, garam masala, tikka paste and tomatoes. Cook for another 2 mins, then add the lamb (and its juices), coconut milk and 50ml water
  • Bring to the boil, gently pull apart any larger pieces of lamb and simmer for 6-8 mins, until thickened

Add the greens

  • Meanwhile, rinse the spinach. Roughly chop the coriander
  • Stir the spinach into the curry for the final minute, until wilted. Add a splash of water if needed. Season to taste with salt and pepper

Plate up

  • Share the lamb tikka between bowls, with the rice alongside. Garnish with the coriander, to finish

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