Spiced Lamb and Lentil Stew

A warming stew of lamb and red lentils with aromatic spices, served with rice for a filling meal.

SHOPPING LIST

• lamb mince500g
• red lentils200g
• onion1
• garlic cloves3
• ginger20g
• ground turmeric1 tsp
• ground coriander2 tsp
• ground cumin2 tsp
• tinned chopped tomatoes1 tin
• lamb stock cube1
• olive oil2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• long grain rice300g

METHOD

1. 1Heat the oil in a pot and brown the lamb mince for 5 minutes, breaking it up.
2. 2Add the chopped onion, crushed garlic and grated ginger, cook for 3 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the turmeric, coriander and cumin, cook for 1 minute.
4. 4Add the tomatoes, crumble in the stock cube and add 600ml water.
5. 5Rinse the lentils and add to the pot, bring to a boil.
6. 6Simmer for 30 minutes until the lentils are soft and the lamb is cooked through.
7. 7Season with salt, cook the rice as per packet, and serve the stew over the rice.

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