OVEN BAKED LAMB WITH EGGPLANT, PEPPERS & SPICES

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Delicious middle eastern flavours, and easy to make in much larger quantities - most I have fed with it is 40 :) The recipe is from Cuisine magazine (www.cuisine.co.nz)

Provided by misstasty

Categories     Stew

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 kg lamb (lean, cut into 5cm pieces)
2 onions, finely sliced
3 eggplants, cut into 4cm dice
5 tomatoes, roughly chopped (or 1 can of tomatoes in juice)
2 large red peppers, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • Place oil in a pan with all of the spices and tomato paste, and heat for 2-3 minutes until an aroma starts to develop.
  • Place the meat in a casserole or oven-proof dish and pour over the hot spice mixture. Work through the meat.
  • Mix in all the other ingredients aside from the fresh herbs and lemon zest.
  • Cover tightly and bake for 2 hours at 150°C until lamb is meltingly tender.
  • Just before serving mix through lemon zest and chopped herbs. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Recipe easily doubles (trebles!) - cook in a covered roasting dish.
  • Substitute beef for the lamb and add other vegetables such as zucchini, mixed peppers or okra.
  • The Vegetarian Variation: Use a cup or two of cooked chickpeas instead of the meat along with your choice of vegies (but think mediterranean).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 876, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 12, Sugar 12.2, Protein 28.1

Rachael Bowditch
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I had some leftover from a roast and it worked perfectly in this dish.


Rashed Hafizy
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and cleanup is a breeze.


sami munshi33
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I'm not a fan of eggplant, but I loved it in this dish. It was smoky and flavorful.


Kamrun Nahar
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the vegetables are roasted to perfection.


Baba Rikshy Wala
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Manju Saud
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's impressive and delicious.


Mohamed Abdelmotalb
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I would recommend using a higher quality cut of lamb for this recipe. The cheaper cut I used was a bit tough.


It'S Picci
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


WYZMaro 97
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Rafael Alcala
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The lamb was a bit dry for my taste, but the vegetables were delicious.


Adeola Haryormide
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This dish was easy to make and didn't require any special ingredients. I used what I had on hand and it turned out great!


Gaju Audrey
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices and vegetables really complemented the meat and made it incredibly delicious.


Gazi Sweater
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This lamb dish was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. I especially loved the smoky flavor from the eggplant.