Lamb Recipes - Lamb with Beefroot

Ingredients

• 675g/1 1/2 lb lamb, cubed

• 450g/1 lb beetroot (red beefs)

• 90ml/6 tbsp oil

• 3 onions, sliced

• 2.5cm/1 in ginger root, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed

• 15ml/1 tbsp ground coriander

• 5ml/1 tsp ground cumin

• 5ml/2 tsp ground turmeric

• 750ml/1 1/4 pts/3 cups water

• 2.5ml/1/2 tsp chili powder

• 5ml/1 tsp garam masala

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Method:

1. Trim the meat and trim dice the beetroot. Heat 75ml/5 tbsp o the oil and fry the onions until golden. Add the ginger and garlic and fry until lightly browned.

2. Stir in the coriander, cumin and turmeric and fry for 3-4 ,minutes, stirring. Add the meat and fry for about 15 minutes until lightly browned.

3. Remove the meat from the pan. Stir in the beetroot and fry for 2 ,minutes, stirring, adding a little more oil if necessary. Add the water and bring to the boil then simmer for 20-25 minutes.

4. Return the meat to the pan with the chili powder, cover and simmer for about 1 hour until the meat is tender, adding a little more water if necessary.

5. Stir in the garam masala and simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the liquid has evaporated.