Persian-Style Lamb & Split Pea Stew
Iran · Lamb · No. 184

Persian-Style Lamb & Split Pea Stew

A single portion of Persian cooking, ready in 30 minutes with 8 minutes of prep. Written for one, so there is nothing to halve and nothing to waste.

Prep
8 min
Cook
22 min
Total
30 min
Serves
1

Method

  1. 1

    Cook the rice according to the packet instructions.

  2. 2

    Fry the lamb mince in a splash of oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking it up.

  3. 3

    Stir in the turmeric, cinnamon, rinsed lentils and chopped tomatoes, plus 200ml water.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust the seasoning.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the lentils are soft, then serve over the rice.

Use up the rest

Cooking this for one leaves 350 g lamb mince and ¾ tin of chopped tomato. These recipes finish them off, so plan one later in the same week.

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