Dinner

Mastawa Lamb and Rice

Name: Mastawa Lamb and Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 700g Lamb, cut into pieces; 3 medium Medium onion; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 large Large orange, peeled into thin matchstick-sized strips, with pith removed as much as possible; 150g Rice, washed; 500g Natural yoghurt; 4 cloves Garlic, crushed; 1 tblsp Vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon Dried dill; 1 tablespoon Black pepper; 1 can Chickpeas; Salt, To taste; Water, enough to cover; Water, enough for soaking; Water, more, if necessary

A comforting lamb, rice and yoghurt dish gently cooked with chickpeas, dill, orange peel and warm spices.

2 hr 30 min
550 kcal
Rice dish
Stew

Mellowpan tip: Makes 6 servings. Plan the extras as tomorrow’s lunch.

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Ingredients

For 6 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Place the lamb pieces and onions in a large pan.
Step 2:
Add the turmeric and enough water to cover.
Step 3:
Bring to the boil.
Step 4:
Cook gently until the lamb is very tender and can easily be removed from the bones.
Step 5:
While the lamb cooks, cut the orange peel into thin matchstick-sized strips, removing as much pith as possible.
Step 6:
Leave the orange peel to soak in a bowl of water.
Step 7:
When the lamb is tender, remove it from the pan.
Step 8:
When cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred it into strips with your hands.
Step 9:
Return the shredded lamb to the pan.
Step 10:
Wash the short-grain rice and add it to the pan with salt to taste.
Step 11:
Make sure the cooking juices cover the rice by about 2 cm; add more water if necessary.
Step 12:
Bring back to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
Step 13:
Cook uncovered, stirring from time to time, until the rice is al dente and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 14:
Add the natural yoghurt and stir it in well but carefully.
Step 15:
Fry the crushed garlic in the oil.
Step 16:
Add the fried garlic, dill, black pepper, chickpeas and extra salt to taste to the dish.
Step 17:
Mix well, then cover the top of the pan with a clean thick cloth and the lid.
Step 18:
Leave over low heat for about half an hour to allow the flavours to absorb.
Step 19:
Enjoy with warm nan bread for extra comfort.