Lamb With Spiced Mint Pilaf Recipe

Name: Lamb With Spiced Mint Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp vegetable or olive oil; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 large green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/4 tsp ground turmeric; 1 1/2 cups basmati rice; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves; 8 None lamb leg steaks; None None Greek yogurt and small mint leaves, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tsp vegetable or olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
8 None lamb leg steaks
None None Greek yogurt and small mint leaves, to serve

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 5 mins or until soft. Add garlic, chili pepper, cumin and turmeric; cook and stir for 1 min or until fragrant.
2
Add rice to spices; stir to coat. Add stock and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, for 10-12 mins or until rice is just tender. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 mins (don't lift lid). Fluff with a fork, then stir in mint. Season with salt.
3
Meanwhile, preheat a grill pan on high heat or preheat the grill to medium-high. Spray lamb with no stick cooking spray. Cook for 2-3 mins each side or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a heatproof plate. Cover with foil; let stand 5 mins. Cut in half.
4
Spoon pilaf onto plates. Top with lamb, yogurt and mint.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp vegetable or olive oil, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1 large green chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb With Spiced Mint Pilaf 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb With Spiced Mint Pilaf

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