Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large, deep pan over a medium heat.

Then add the lamb...

Mustard seeds...

Ground turmeric...

And curry powder.

Cook gently for 15 minutes, or until browned all over, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile...

Peel and finely slice the ginger.

Peel and finely slice the garlic.

Peel and finely slice the onions.

Add the sliced ingredients....

And curry leaves to the pan.

Cook for a further 10 to 15 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.

Tip in the chickpeas (and their juice)...

Then crumble in the stock cube.

Pour in the tomatoes...

And 1 tin's worth of hot water.

Season lightly with sea salt and black pepper...

Then slowly bring to the boil, breaking up the tomatoes with the back of a spoon.

Cover with a lid, reduce the heat to low.

Simmer gently for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the sauce has thickened and reduced, occasionally stirring and scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan.

Give the coconut milk a good shake before opening it, then add to the pan (save the rest for another day).

Add the spinach, and stir well.

Then bring just back to the boil.

Have a taste and season to perfection, then tear the coriander leaves over the top.

Delicious served with brown basmati rice.