Spicy Indian Orzo Recipe

Name: Spicy Indian Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb ground lamb; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced; 1 jalapeno, chopped (add seeds if you want more heat); 1 1/4 teaspoons cardamom; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 8 ounces orzo pasta; 2 cups canned beef broth; 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb ground lamb
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
1 jalapeno, chopped (add seeds if you want more heat)
1 1/4 teaspoons cardamom
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
8 ounces orzo pasta
2 cups canned beef broth
1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

1
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and saute until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl.
2
Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger and chili to same skillet and saute 2 minutes. Add cardamom, curry powder and orzo and stir to 1 minute.
3
Add broth and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and most of broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking on bottom of skillet, about 15 minutes.
4
Return lamb to skillet and mix inches Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Mound pilaf on large platter. Garnish with tomato and cilantro and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 lb ground lamb, 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Indian Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Spicy Indian Orzo

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