Ground Lamb And Mint Recipe

Name: Ground Lamb And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium onions; 8 Cloves of Garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 pods of cardamom; 6 cloves; 2 pounds ground lamb; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 medium onions
8 Cloves of Garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 pods of cardamom
6 cloves
2 pounds ground lamb
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons lemon juice

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1. Chop onions and place half in a blender with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, tuermeric, and cayenne with a couple tablespoons of water. Blend into a fine paste.
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2. Heat oil in a pan on high and when sizzling hot, add cardamom pods and cloves.
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3. After a couple of seconds add the chopped onions and brown.
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3. Lower heat and add spice paste.
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4. Add meat to mixture and cook, breaking up until all ingredients are mixed and meat is fully cooked.
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5. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until browned.
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6. Add chopped mint, garam masala, and lemon juice while cooking for 2-3 more minutes.
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Serve on Basmati Rice and warn your guests not to eat the cloves and cardamom pods!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium onions, 8 Cloves of Garlic, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Ground Lamb And Mint falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ground Lamb And Mint

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