Arabian Lamb Stew Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Kg. Lamb/Mutton
• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 4 Garlic cloves, chopped
• ¼ cup tomato paste
• 1 large potato, cubed
• 2 Zucchinis, sliced into thick slices
• 2 Carrots, sliced into thick slices
• Salt to taste
• 5 whole cardamoms
• 5 whole cloves
• ½ tsp. cumin seeds
• 2 tsp. Lebanese 7 spice mix (or garam masala)
• 2 tbsp. Olive oil

Method

1. Clean, cut and wash lamb. Drain and set aside. 
2. Heat a pan and add the chopped onion, fry till light brown. 
3. Add the lamb and cook on high till the water almost dries up and lamb changes color. 
4. Add the whole spices and garlic and stir. 
5. Add the tomato paste and water and let it boil, lower heat and cook for one hour. 
6. Then add the potatoes, zucchini & carrots, and salt and cook further 15 to 20 minutes. 
7. Add some hot to thin the gravy if required. 
8. When meat and vegetables are tender, turn off heat. 
9. Serve hot with rice or bread.