Spiced Lamb With Lentils Recipe

Name: Spiced Lamb With Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 8 lamb chops; 2 onions, finely sliced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon curry powder (optional); 400 g lentils, drained; 400 g chickpeas, drained; 300 ml lamb stock or 300 ml chicken stock; salt and pepper; flat leaf parsley, freshly chopped (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to180 C (160 C fan oven) Mark4.
2
Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add the chops and brown on both sides.
3
Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon.
4
Add the onions,paprika, cinnamon and curry powder.fry for 2-3 minutes.
5
Stir in the lentils and the chickpeas.
6
Season then spoon into a shallow 2 litre oven proof dish.
7
Put the chops on top of the onion and lentil mixture and pour the stock over them.
8
Cover the dish tightly and cook in the oven for 1 1/2 hours or until the chops are tender.
9
Uncover and cook for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
10
Scatter over the parsley and serve hot.

1040

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 tablespoon sunflower oil, 8 lamb chops, 2 onions, finely sliced, 1 teaspoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Lamb With Lentils

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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