Lamb saag or saagwala is a gloriously meaty curry loaded with spinach, an almost ubiquitous stalwart on British Indian restaurant menus.
Lamb and Mutton Recipes
Lamb is a delicious and bold meat with incredible flavour.
It is also very versatile, working just as well as a roast as it does in curry or stew recipes.
It is also one of my food indulgences, yes, it's pricy, but we all deserve a treat now and then... right?
I even use lamb offal in many of my recipes, and it is absolutely divine!
Minced lamb hotpot sounds very British, but my version leans on Indian flavours from a classic keema curry and adds a spiced potato topping.
Lamb meatball (kefta) tagine in a fantastic Moroccan influenced spicy tomato sauce with cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander and a little honey.
Slow cooker Irish stew is one of the easiest and tastiest classic stews to make, my version combines lamb or mutton with potatoes & carrots.
Scotch broth is an old-school British/Scottish recipe with centuries of history, my version features lamb cooked with pearl barley & veggies.
Lamb souvlaki are Greek lamb skewers, my version marinates neck fillet overnight before being quickly cooked & comes with a tzatziki sauce.
Pan-fried lamb leg steaks finished in butter, garlic and rosemary with a splash of balsamic vinegar that you can cook just as you like them!
Hotch Potch is a gloriously light yet hearty Scottish lamb stew. My version is made with lamb neck chops & is packed with spring vegetables.
Greek lamb chops or cutlets (aka paidakia) marinated in oregano, dried mint, olive oil and lemon, served with roasted potatoes and lemon.
Lamb kabsa is a delicious one-pot rice dish popular across the Arabic world. It is heavily spiced, but not hot and features raisins and nuts.
Tandoori lamb chops marinated in a delicious and easy spiced yoghurt marinade, then quickly cooked under a fiercely hot grill or broiler.
Lamb massaman curry is a wonderfully easy & delicious slow-cooked curry, my version features potatoes, shallots, peanuts, mint & Thai basil.
Liver curry or kaleji masala doesn't appear on many takeaway menus, but it is a glorious old-school Indian recipe packed with flavour & spice.
Hungarian mutton stew or birkapörkölt is a simple dish from the east of the country that combines bone-in meat with offal & loads of paprika.
Minced lamb stuffed peppers loaded with rose harissa, almonds, couscous & loads of coriander is a wonderfully easy & delicious midweek meal.
Lamb arayes are delicious Lebanese stuffed pitas with herby, spiced mince that are grilled & baked so they are juicy inside & crispy outside.
Greek Youvetsi or Giouvetsi is comfort food heaven, featuring lamb cooked with red wine & tomatoes before being baked in the oven with orzo.
Devilled kidneys on toast is a classic old-school British recipe featuring tender lambs kidney in a mustard & Worcestershire sauce glaze.
Minted lamb chops pan fried to succulent perfection and finished with a glorious and rich red wine and red currant jelly sauce.
Fasolia is a stew popular across the Middle East & Eastern Mediterranean, my version has Lebanese influences & features white beans and lamb.