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Chickpeas and lamb stew for a crowd

Entertainer

Preparation Time

30 Min
Cooking Time

150 Min
Difficulty

Easy
Servings

8

Ingredients

California Garden Chickpeas, drained - 2 cans
Smoked paprika - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste
Turmeric - 2 teaspoons
Coriander - 1 teaspoon
Cumin - 1 teaspoon
Cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
Lamb chunks - 2 Kilograms
Vegetable oil - ¼ cup
Large onion, chopped - 2
Garlic cloves, minced - 8
Ginger, minced - 2 teaspoons
Chicken broth - 6 cups
Canned tomatoes - 2 cans
Bay leaves - 2
Fresh thyme - 8 sprigs
Carrot, sliced - 6
All-purpose flour - ½ cup

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add lamb chunks and mix until ingredients are incorporated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Step 2

In a second bowl, combine turmeric, coriander, cumin, and cilantro.

Step 3

In a third bowl, combine flour, 3 teaspoons of the turmeric mixture, and the lamb mixture.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add lamb chunks one at a time and brown from all sides for 5 minutes. Transfer to a dish.

Step 5

Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir in lamb chunks and the remaining turmeric mixture. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and carrots. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for around 90 minutes until lamb meat is tender.