LAMB IN SPICED YOGURT SAUCE WITH RICE AND BREAD
Steps:
- Combine lamb and 4 cups water in a wide 5-quart heavy pot (add more water to just cover lamb if necessary). Bring to a boil over moderate heat, skimming froth from surface. Once liquid is clear and at a full boil, add pepper and 1 teaspoon salt, then cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- While meat is simmering, heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat. Add pine nuts and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Add onion to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 12 minutes. Stir in turmeric, allspice, cardamom pods, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add onion mixture to lamb and simmer, covered, 1 hour. Remove lid and briskly simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 1 hour more. Add yogurt, gently shaking and swirling pot to incorporate.
- Simmer lamb over moderately low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally in one direction only (or yogurt may curdle), until sauce is slightly thickened and meat is very tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper if necessary and discard cinnamon stick.
- While sauce simmers, bring remaining 3 cups water with remaining teaspoon salt to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add rice and stir once, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes. Slide pan off heat (do not lift) and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork.
- Line a 3-quart shallow serving bowl with a single layer of pita halves (reserve remaining pita to serve alongside), then mound rice on top of bread. Spoon 1/2 cup sauce over rice to moisten and arrange meat over rice. Sprinkle with pine nuts and spoon 1/2 cup sauce over meat, then arrange reserved pita and red onions around edge of bowl. Pour remaining sauce through a sieve into a sauceboat or small bowl and serve on the side.
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Nico Emin
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I love serving it with rice and vegetables.
Gamshad Ali
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the lamb came out perfectly cooked. The sauce was delicious and I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Alli Bhai
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a complete meal.
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[email protected]This recipe was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors. The lamb was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Tayyab Hussain
[email protected]I didn't like this recipe at all. The lamb was tough, and the sauce was too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe.
UzairAli Ali
[email protected]This recipe was just okay. The lamb was a bit dry, and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Oratile Mooka
[email protected]The lamb was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I think I would try this recipe again with a different cut of lamb.
Amir Fikran
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a delicious and impressive meal.
Victoria Kim
[email protected]I'm not a huge lamb fan, but this recipe changed my mind! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Figo Breda
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.
Ivash Trehan
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to follow. The lamb came out perfect, and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
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[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out fantastic! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and naan, and it was a perfect meal.
Angel “Queen Bee” Zarate
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party, and it was a huge success! The lamb was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Muhammad Tariq Muhammad Tariq
[email protected]This lamb dish was a burst of flavor! The yogurt sauce was creamy and tangy, and the lamb was perfectly cooked. I served it with rice and bread, and it was a hit with my family.