20100131 New Potato and Mince Curry

(SOURCE: BBC Easy Cook Magazine)

INGREDIENTS
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp korma curry paste
500g new potatoes, halved
100g spinach leaves
150ml Greek yoghurt
450g minced beef
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 red chilli, deseeded and finely sliced

METHOD
1. Heat a frying pan and add the mince. Brown it all over, stirring to break it up. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the oil and onion to the pan and cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the garlic, spices and curry paste. Stir fry for 1 minute. Add the mince, potatoes and 600ml water, bring to the boil, cover, then simmer for 30 minutes. Season.
3. Stir in the spinach and simmer for 1 minute, uncovered, until the spinach has wilted. Swirl in the yoghurt and serve.