Spicy Lamb and Chickpea Mince

Name: Spicy Lamb and Chickpea Mince
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: Olive oil, plus extra, to drizzle; 400g lamb mince; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic, finely chopped; 1 tbs cumin seeds; 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 x 400g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp chilli powder; ¼ tsp cardamom; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; ⅓ cup pine nuts; ¼ cup raisins; 1 tbs lemon juice; Small handful flat-leaf parsley; Small handful coriander leaves; Small handful mint leaves; Zest of ½ a lemon; 1 cup Greek yoghurt; Flatbreads, to serve

Mince dishes are known for comfort, for big taste and for feeding many or a few. This lamb mince dish is loaded with amazing aromas, textures and flavours. Perfect with warm flatbreads on a cold night.

Serves: 4
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

Olive oil, plus extra, to drizzle
400g lamb mince
1 onion, diced
3 garlic, finely chopped
1 tbs cumin seeds
2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 x 400g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp chilli powder
¼ tsp cardamom
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
⅓ cup pine nuts
¼ cup raisins
1 tbs lemon juice
Small handful flat-leaf parsley
Small handful coriander leaves
Small handful mint leaves
Zest of ½ a lemon
1 cup Greek yoghurt
Flatbreads, to serve

Method

Fry the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden. Add the cumin seeds and fry briefly before adding the tomatoes.
Season with salt and toss to combine. Allow the tomatoes to cook down for 2–3 minutes.
Add the lamb mince to the pan and break it up with a wooden spoon. Add the rest of the spices and mix through.
When the lamb has browned and cooked through, add the chickpeas, pine nuts and raisins. Season with a little more salt.
Add half a cup of water, stir together and allow to simmer for around 10 minutes. Just before serving, add the lemon juice.
Serve the lamb on a warm platter. Top with Greek yoghurt, the fresh herbs, lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy with some flatbreads.