This was one finger licking good New Zealand Lamb curry

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken is lower in fat and beef is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more affordable.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced lamb shoulder; brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in curry powder, cumin, and coriander; stir to coat lamb evenly.

Pour in coconut milk and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cover and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

In the last 10 minutes, stir in fresh spinach until wilted.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot with rice or naan.

Cooking Techniques

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