AROMATIC LAMB WITH GREEN PEAS AND CUMIN

AROMATIC LAMB WITH GREEN PEAS AND CUMIN

This dish is so good that I often make extra portions to use the next day. Ground beef can be substituted for the lamb.

PREPARATION TIME: 15 mins        COOKING TIME: 30 mins            SERVING: 6

INGREDIENTS

oil 3 tbsp
Onions chopped 2 
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Minced fresh ginger 2 tbsp
Cloves garlic, minced 4
Green chili chopped 4 
Bay leaves 2 
Ground lamb 1 lb (500 g)  
Tomato chopped  2 
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp 
Red chili powder 1 tsp 
Ground coriander 2 tbsp
Plain yogurt 2 tbsp
Salt to taste 
Ground black pepper 1 tsp 
Water 1/2 cup
Frozen peas, thawed 1 cup (150 g) 
All spice powder 1 tsp 
Ground cumin 2 tbsp
Chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) 5 tbsp 

METHOD

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. 
• Add the onions, cumin, ginger, garlic, green chili and bay leaves and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. 
• Add the ground lamb and fry for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the meat from sticking.
• Add the tomato , stir, and lower the heat to a simmer. 
• Add the turmeric, chili powder and ground coriander, and stir for 1 minute. 
• Add the yogurt, salt and pepper, and continue frying for 5 minutes. 
• Add the water and peas, and simmer until the lamb is cooked and tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the hot spice powder, cumin and coriander before serving.