A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender lamb, nutty chickpeas, and sweet apricots in a spiced broth.
Ingredients: 500g lamb, cubed. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 200g dried apricots, chopped. 400g canned diced tomatoes. 1 liter chicken or lamb broth. 1 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp ground coriander. 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh coriander leaves for garnish.
Instructions: Set some oil on medium heat in a big pot. Put in the minced garlic and chopped onion and cook until the onions are soft. Add the lamb cubes and brown them all over. Next, add the ground coriander, cinnamon, and cumin. Mix them in and cook for one minute, until the smell is nice. Take out the chickpeas and drain them. Then add the chopped apricots, diced tomatoes from a can, and chicken or lamb broth. Add pepper and salt to taste. Once the stew starts to boil, lower the heat and let it cook slowly for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the lamb is soft. If you need to, change the seasoning after it's done. Add fresh coriander leaves on top and serve hot. Have fun!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
​Ken Shippai