Lamb with Lentils Recipe

Name: Lamb with Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup yellow lentils; 2 lbs lamb shoulder, boned; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 onions, chopped; 1 -2 clove garlic, crushed; 2 bay leaves; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 5 -6 green chilies; 2 cups chicken stock (for a richer dish) or 2 cups water; salt; coriander leaves, chopped (to garnish)

Servings: persons

¾ cup yellow lentils
2 lbs lamb shoulder, boned
2 tablespoons oil
2 carrots, sliced
2 onions, chopped
1 -2 clove garlic, crushed
2 bay leaves
1 pinch nutmeg
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
5 -6 green chilies
2 cups chicken stock (for a richer dish) or 2 cups water
salt
coriander leaves, chopped (to garnish)

1
Soak the lentils in cold water for 2 hours.
2
Heat oil and brown the meat from all sides in moderate heat.
3
Remove from pan.
4
Saute the carrots and onions until softened and then put the meat to the pan.
5
Add garlic, bay leaves, nutmeg, garam masala and green chillies.
6
Saute for a minute and add water or stock and bring to a boil.
7
Cover and cook till the meat is 3/4th cooked.
8
Drain the lentils and add to the meat.
9
Cook till meat is tender and lentil is cooked.
10
Remove the bay leaves.
11
Serv garnished with chopped corriander leaves.
12
Goes well with rotis and white rice.

1051

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¾ cup yellow lentils, 2 lbs lamb shoulder, boned, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 carrots, sliced, and more.

Yes, Lamb with Lentils 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.

Lamb with Lentils

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