Lamb and Minted Pea Pilaf

A fragrant one-pot rice dish with tender lamb, sweet peas and cooling mint yogurt.

SHOPPING LIST

• lamb mince500g
• basmati rice300g
• frozen peas150g
• onion1
• ground cumin1 tsp
• ground coriander1 tsp
• chicken stock cube1
• natural yogurt150g
• mint10g
• garlic clove2
• olive oil1 tbsp

METHOD

1. 1Finely chop the onion and garlic, then sauté in olive oil in a large lidded pan for 3 minutes.
2. 2Add the lamb mince and cook, breaking it up, until browned all over.
3. 3Stir in the cumin and coriander and cook for 1 minute.
4. 4Add the rice, crumbled stock cube and 600ml boiling water, then bring to a simmer.
5. 5Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and the lamb is cooked through.
6. 6Fold in the frozen peas and cook covered for 3 more minutes.
7. 7Mix the yogurt with chopped mint and season.
8. 8Serve the pilaf with a dollop of minted yogurt.

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