Spinach Peas & Lamb Stew

1 Cup finely chopped Spinach (preferably Baby Spinach only because its milder in flavor)

1/2 Cup green peas

1/2 lb lamb (or substitute chicken if you prefer)

1 Tb Tomato Ketchup

1 tomato

1 tsp oil

pinch Turmeric powder

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

Salt to taste

Water as desired

Heat oil in a non stick. Add cumin seeds and roast until fragrant. Add turmeric powder (Turmeric has tons of healing properties. Amongst its foremost, its anti-inflammatory and helps digestion). Add the meat and saute till lightly brown. Add the remaining inredients followed by water and lastly salt. I like the lamb completely tender (and so does Bahaar). So I usually pressure cook it. My pressure cooker has a weight which when releasing steam, makes a shrill whistling noise. I usually cook the lamb until it gives of 4 such whistling steam. Bahaar ate this with rice, but it can be served with bread or Rotis.

Mixed Vegetable Stew

1 teaspoon Oil (vegetable oil is fine)

Potatoes cubed into half inch pieces (2-3)

1-2 tablespoons Tomato sauce like Ragu

Mixed Vegetables (I used tiny cubed carrots, peas, corn and green beans)

half a teaspoon - ginger garlic paste

1/4 teaspoon Coriander Cumin powder

pinch turmeric powder

1 cup chicken stock or broth

Heat oil in a saucepan. Add the coriander cumin powder and turmeric powder and saute till fragrant (ensure not to burn). Add ginger garlic paste (be careful since the oil might sputter and scald you) and tomato paste. Add the potatoes next and saute lightly. Finally add the mixed vegetables. Then add the stock and bring to a boil. Cook until potatoes are tender making sure the liquid doesn't dry out. If required add more stock or water. Add salt to taste. I like to add salt last since many a times the broth, tomato sauce etc, have a little 'saltiness' in them and I don't end up over salting it. Cook it for a minute or two after adding the salt to let the flavors mingle

My little girl had this with Roti but it can also be had with bread. Simply dip bread or roti into the stew and enjoy !