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Saag Gosht

Tender lamb slow-cooked with a velvety spinach and fenugreek purée — a rich Pakistani dish with a warm, spiced aroma.

Time105 min
Servings5
Calories137 kcal
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • boneless lamb, cubed700 g
  • spinach500 g
  • fresh fenugreek leaves200 g
  • green chilies4 pcs
  • onion1 pcs
  • fresh ginger20 g
  • garlic20 g
  • clarified butter60 g
  • unsweetened yogurt60 g
  • milk120 ml
  • water2250 ml
  • ground turmeric0.5 tsp
  • ground red pepper1 tsp
  • dried fenugreek leaves1 tbsp
  • salt1 to taste

Instructions

1

Rinse the spinach, fresh fenugreek leaves and green chilies. Bring 2 L of water to a boil, plunge in the greens and chilies for 4–5 minutes until the leaves wilt, then drain.

2

Transfer the blanched greens and chilies to a blender, pour in 120 ml of milk and blend until you get a smooth, thick purée.

3

Heat ghee in a heavy pot. Add the onion and fry for 8–10 minutes until golden; add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

4

Add the lamb, turmeric, ground red pepper and salt, stir and sear for 5–7 minutes. Add the yogurt in batches, stirring well each time so it doesn't curdle.

5

Pour in 250 ml of water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 60–70 minutes, until the lamb is tender. Add a little more water if needed.

6

Stir in the spinach purée and dried fenugreek leaves, then simmer uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the oil separates.

7

Remove the pot from the heat, let the saag gosht rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.