There is something innately Middle Eastern about a spiced-enhanced, minced lamb dish!! It's almost like transporting yourself to Marrakesh by way of plate!!
This is such a fragrant and aromatic recipe- it includes spices such as nutmeg,cumin, paprika- you'll think you are in the middle of a Morroccan spice market!!!
Serves 3-4 people (depending on individuals' appetites!)
- olive oil
- 500g minced lamb
- 1 large onion (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (lightly bruised in pestle & mortar)
- 3 cardamom pods (de-podded and lightly bruised)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 tumeric
-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 can chickpeas (drained)
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Heat olive oil in a heavy based pan on a medium heat, add minced lamb and cook untill browned. Add the onion and cook for a further 4-5 minutes. Mix all your spices together in a pestle and mortar. Stir the spice mixture evenly into the lamb and onion. Next add the chopped tomatoes, chickpeas and peas. Add salt and pepper to taste and simmer all the ingredients for another 5-10 minutes.
Serve with pitta or naan bread for a tasty lunch, or for dinner serve with rice, couscous, bulgar wheat.
About Me
- Siobhan Quirke
- Cork, Ireland
- I've been an avid fan of food and cooking as long as I can remember, learning so much from my mother and grandmother throughout the years! I actually find the whole process of preparing and cooking a great-tasting, healthy meal, quite therapeutic!! Cooking allows me to be as creative and adventureous as I like, and allows me forget about the realities of the world around me. There's something so rewarding about producing great food and sharing it with great friends, family and now with you too!!!
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