Lamb saag
Lamb saag is a fragrant Indian main course of tender boneless lamb shoulder simmered with aromatic spices, then folded through puréed baby spinach and fresh coriander. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onion and chillies in seconds, grinds the fenugreek and cumin, and slow-simmers the curry hands-free until the lamb is meltingly soft.
About this recipe
Lamb saag with the Thermomix TM7 brings the soul of an Indian curry house straight into your kitchen. This recipe pairs boneless lamb shoulder with baby spinach, fresh coriander and long chillies, simmered slowly until the meat falls apart and the spiced sauce turns velvety green. Searching for lamb saag recipes or an all-in-one kitchen machine solution for a quick weeknight dinner? The TM7 handles every stage in a single bowl: it chops the onion in seconds, grinds fenugreek and cumin fresh for maximum aroma, and then simmers the curry unattended while you cook rice or naan. The gentle slow-cooking function coaxes deep flavour from the lamb and ghee without any risk of sticking, a job that normally demands constant attention on the hob. Serve this vibrant green curry for a weekend family dinner or batch-cook it for meal prep, as the flavours deepen beautifully the next day.
Preparation tips
- Cut the lamb shoulder into even, bite-sized chunks so every piece becomes equally tender during slow simmering; uneven pieces leave some chewy while others fall apart before the spinach is added.
- Toast the fenugreek seeds and ground cumin briefly in ghee before adding the lamb; this blooms their aroma and gives the saag a deeper, restaurant-style spice base rather than a raw, harsh note.
- For a milder family version, remove the seeds from the long chillies and add an extra squeeze of lemon at the end; a spoonful of natural yoghurt also softens the heat for children.
- Stir the baby spinach through at the very end so it keeps its bright green colour; overcooking turns the sauce khaki and dulls the fresh coriander finish.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian saag paneer: replace the lamb shoulder with firm paneer cubes or chickpeas and simmer for a shorter time; the spinach, fenugreek and coriander base stays identical and works beautifully with the ghee.
- Festive lamb saag with a twist: add a handful of toasted flaked almonds and a few saffron strands bloomed in warm milk, finishing with extra fresh coriander for a celebration version served at Diwali or Christmas.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precision weighing - The built-in scale of the Thermomix weighs ghee and fenugreek seeds directly in the bowl for balanced spicing. [Precision Control]
- Chopping speed - The TM7 chops onion and long chillies in seconds, saving ten minutes of tearful manual knife work. [Time Savings]
- Fresh grinding - Grinding cumin and coriander seeds in the Thermomix releases aroma that pre-ground spices never deliver. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle simmering - The TM7 slow-simmers the lamb shoulder unattended until fork-tender without sticking or burning. [Multi-Function]
- Silky blending - The Thermomix blends baby spinach and coriander into a velvety green sauce with consistent texture. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh long green chillies
- fresh baby spinach leaves
- fresh coriander
- ghee
- fenugreek seeds
- brown onion
- garlic paste
- ginger paste
- ground cumin
- ground coriander