Lamb Stewed with Tomato and Dried Fruit Recipe

Name: Lamb Stewed with Tomato and Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 pounds lamb stew meat; 2 white onions, medium diced; 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup dried currants; 1/4 cup dried cherries; 1/4 cup golden raisin; 1/2 cup dried apricots, julienne; Salt and pepper; 1 cinnamon stick; Blended spices, recipe follows; 1/4 cup unflavored yogurt; 2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
2 pounds lamb stew meat
2 white onions, medium diced
2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup dried currants
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup dried apricots, julienne
Salt and pepper
1 cinnamon stick
Blended spices, recipe follows
1/4 cup unflavored yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper

1
In a large heavy bottomed pot, over medium-high heat, add 1/2 the olive oil and heat.
2
When the oil is hot, brown the lamb.
3
Add the onions and saute until soft.
4
Add the tomatoes and all of the dried fruit.
5
Season generously, to taste, with salt, pepper, cinnamon stick and spice blend.
6
Simmer on a medium heat for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until very tender.
7
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Garnish the lamb with a tablespoon of yogurt.
10
1 tablespoon cumin seed
11
2 tablespoons cardamom seed
12
2 tablespoons coriander
13
1 tablespoon paprika
14
1 tablespoon black peppercorn
15
2 cinnamon sticks
16
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
17
1 tablespoon cloves
18
In a shallow saute pan, toast all of the spices over a medium heat.
19
Allow to cool.
20
Grind in a coffee grinder to a fine power.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 pounds lamb stew meat, 2 white onions, medium diced, 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Lamb Stewed with Tomato and Dried Fruit falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Lamb Stewed with Tomato and Dried Fruit

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