Spiced Lamb Pilaf Recipe

Name: Spiced Lamb Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 2 medium carrots, cut into thin sticks; 1/2 cup dried apricots; 1/2 cup dried prunes; 1/2 cup dried pears; 2 None beef or lamb bouillon cubes, crumbled; 8 oz ground lamb; 2 tbsp oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tbsp cumin seeds; 1/4 cup chopped mint

Servings: persons

1 cup brown rice
2 medium carrots, cut into thin sticks
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup dried prunes
1/2 cup dried pears
2 None beef or lamb bouillon cubes, crumbled
8 oz ground lamb
2 tbsp oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1/4 cup chopped mint

1
Cook rice in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain. Bring 1 1/4 cups water and bouillon cubes to boil in a medium saucepan on high heat. Add carrots and dried fruits. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 mins until the carrots are tender.
2
Shape lamb into small balls. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add lamb meatballs and cook for 10 mins until browned. Remove from pan and keep warm.
3
Add onion to pan juices and cook for 5 mins until softened. Add coriander and cumin and cook for 1 min. Add rice, carrots, fruit and cooking liquid, mint and meatballs. Cook for 2-3 min, stirring, until heated through.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup brown rice, 2 medium carrots, cut into thin sticks, 1/2 cup dried apricots, 1/2 cup dried prunes, and more.

Yes, Spiced Lamb Pilaf 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.

Spiced Lamb Pilaf

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