Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb | 100g cooked | 294 |
| Chickpea | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 134 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Spinach | 1 cup raw (30g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Dill | 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 300g (10oz) lamb chops and boneless lamb cubes
- 1kg (2lb 4oz) fresh or frozen spinach
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely copped
- 400g (14oz) tin chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato puree
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon *garam masala
- 4 dried lime, crushed and seeded
- 1 tablespoon fresh or dried *dill
- 900ml (1½ pints) boiling water
- 1 tablespoon oil, for frying
- 400g (14oz) tin chickpeas
Directions
Using a pestle and mortar, crush the dried lime and remove the inside. Discard the seeds and outer shell. Set aside seeded flesh.
Trim the meat, wash and place in a medium saucepan and cover with water (meat must be completely covered). Boil for 5 minutes without lid. Drain meat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of oil , add the onions and garlic and fry until slightly brown. Add meat and fry for 1-2 minutes. Now add 900ml (1½ pint) of boiling water, cover and boil for 30 minutes on medium heat.
Add tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, salt, garam masala, dried lime, dill, chickpeas and the spinach. Boil for 15 minutes, lower heat, give a quick stir. Cover and simmer for a further 15 minutes.
Category:Arabian Recipes
Category:Arabian Vegetarian