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Shawraba - Lamb Stew with Chickpeas

posted on: Dec 8, 2014

Serves 4 to 6.

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound lamb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 cups stewed tomatoes
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup broken noodles

Heat oil in a saucepan, then sauté lamb over medium heat for 10 minutes then stir in onion and garlic and sauté for a further 10 minutes. Add water and bring to boil, then cover and cook over medium/low heat for 40 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients then re-cover and cook for a further 20 minutes, adding more water if necessary, then serve hot with cooked rice.