Lamb Kebabs in Pomegranate-Walnut Marinade (Kebab-e Torsh) Recipe

Lamb Kebabs in Pomegranate-Walnut Marinade (Kebab-e Torsh)

Serves 6

This sweet-and-sour kebab is from Gilan Province in northern Iran, where people like their food extra tart. Before grilling, brush off the extra marinade, because it can burn and leave charred flakes on the meat. You can also make these kebabs using beef sirloin, fish, chicken, or vegetables. Start the recipe the day before you plan to serve it so that the kebabs can marinate overnight.

Ingredients

2 lbs. lamb tenderloin or boneless shank or neck, cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks
1 cup walnuts
3/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 Tbs. grapeseed oil
1 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus extra chopped for garnish
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the meat in a large casserole dish. In a food processor, grind the walnuts, pomegranate molasses, garlic, and olive oil into a puree. Add the parsley and pulse into small bits. Pour the marinade over the meat and toss well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

If using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in salty water for a couple of hours before grilling. Thread 3 or 4 pieces of meat onto each skewer 1/4 inch apart, leaving 2 inches of space at the end. Discard the marinade. Brush or wipe extra marinade from the skewers. Leave the meat out while you heat the grill so it can come up to room temperature (no more than 45 minutes total).

Prepare a hot grill.

Lightly oil the grill and grill the kebabs for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally. When done, the meat should be slightly charred on the outside and very pink on the inside. Transfer to a serving platter and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Source: Fine Cooking

Grilled Lamb Kebab Salad with Cucumber, Tomatoes & Pita Recipe

Grilled Lamb Kebab Salad with Cucumber, Tomatoes & Pita

Serves 4 as a main course

Main-dish salads are summer's answer to the one-bowl weeknight meal. They're super easy to put together, and in this case, the lamb salad is light but complete. It's also a great alternative for those nights when you want a juicy, meaty salad, but need a break from beef.

Ingredients

6 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
2 large cloves garlic, mashed or crushed through a garlic press
1-1/4 tsp. ground allspice
3/4 tsp. kosher salt; more as needed
3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
2 lb. boneless lamb leg or shoulder meat, trimmed well and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes (to yield about 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 lb.)
1 small head romaine lettuce, washed, dried, and torn or cut into large bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into large dice
2 tomatoes, cut into large dice
1 cup packed mint leaves (from about 21/2 to 3 oz. mint sprigs), roughly chopped
2 pita breads, 5 to 6 inches in diameter

Directions

Heat a gas grill to medium. In a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, garlic, allspice, salt, and pepper. Whisking constantly, drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil. Toss the lamb pieces in a medium bowl with 2 Tbs. of the vinaigrette. Thread the lamb onto three or four metal skewers; sprinkle with salt.

Combine the lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and all but about 2 Tbs. of the mint in a large bowl. Using a knife, split the pitas and pull the sides apart. Brush the pita halves with the remaining 2 Tbs. oil. Grill until crisp and charred in places, 30 to 60 seconds per side, and transfer to a plate.

Grill the lamb, turning the skewers every 90 seconds or so, until cooked to medium, 6 to 8 min. Remove from the grill and let the lamb rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, rip the pitas into large bite-size pieces, add to the bowl with the vegetables, and toss. Slide the lamb off the skewers and cut each cube in half. In a medium bowl, toss the lamb with 3 Tbs. of the vinaigrette (whisk to recombine first).

Toss the vegetables with the remaining dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Portion the vegetables onto four plates. Top the salads with the lamb and sprinkle with the remaining mint. Serve immediately.
Serving Suggestions

Toast some extra pitas and serve with Garlic-Yogurt Sauce.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on four servings, Calories (kcal): 657, Fat (kcal): 44, Fat Calories (g): 397, Saturated Fat (g): 8, Protein (g): 38, Monounsaturated Fat (g): 30, Carbohydrates (mg): 29, Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 4, Sodium (g): 471, Cholesterol (g): 100, Fiber (g): 6,

Source: Fine Cooking
Photo: Scott Phillips

How to make lamb biryani recipe

Lamb Biryani

Preparation time: 30 minutes
Serves: 2
Level: Medium

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onion (thinly sliced)
3 garlic cloves
4 cardamom pods
Nutmeg (ground)
1 stick cinnamon (Crushed)
1 tablespoon mixture of garlic with ginger and green chili
¼ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon garam masala powder
curry leaves
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tomatoes (chopped)
¼ cup fresh pineapple (chopped)
2 tbsp cashew paste
3 tbsp yogurt
1 tbsp coriander (chopped)
2 tbsp mint
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 kg lamb (cut)
½ lemon (juice)
2 cups basmati rice

Directions

Rice
Boil the rice with garam masala and curry leaves.

Drain rice

Add fried onions and roasted cashews, raisins and some of the pineapple chunks. Stir the mixture and set aside.

To serve
Place meat in a deep bowl. Add basmati rice. Sprinkle with fried onions, parsley, and chopped coriander. Place some tomato slices on the sides.

Lamb biryani
Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger mixture. Stir mixture for few seconds.

Add the onion and stir the mixture until the onion wilts

Add the turmeric, masala powder, salt and pepper and stir the mixture well.

Add tomato and pineapple mixture and stir well again for a few seconds.

Add the cashew paste and stir the mixture for one minute on medium heat.

Add the meat (which has already cooked with garam masala) and lemon juice. stir until the meat is completely covered with the mixture.

Sprinkle the mixture with some fried onion, cashews and raisins.

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Lebanese biryani rice recipe

Lebanese biryani rice

Preparation time: 60 minutes
Serves: 3
Level: Medium

Ingredients

3 cups rice
300 grams of lamb, minced
1 onion, chopped small
2 tbsp oil
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp meat spices
1/2 tsp of cinnamon powder
1 tsp seven spices
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sweet spices

Directions

In a saucepan, heat oil and 3 table spoons butter, add onion and stir until golden brown then add meat. Stir well and add spices.

Add washed and rinsed rice to the meat and stir gently.

Add boiled water. Leave it until rice absorbs the water.

Let it cook on low heat for 10 minutes.

Place rice in a serving dish. Garnish with fried almonds and pine nuts.

Serve with biryani sauce.

Source: Lebanese Recipes

Honey-Braised Lamb Shanks Recipe

Lamb shanks are braised for hours in a sumptuous sauce of honey, almonds, and raisins in this centuries-old Moroccan dish served at the restaurant Mansouria.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

¼ olive oil
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
4 lamb shanks, frenched, if desired
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large white onion, finely chopped
1 cup golden raisins
2 tbsp. ras el hanout (available at The Spice House, or make your own)
¼ tsp. crushed saffron threads
1 stick cinnamon
1 cup blanched whole almonds
⅔ cup honey
Toasted sesame seeds, to garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat oil and butter in an 8-qt. Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season lamb generously with salt and pepper, and cook, turning as needed, until well browned all over, about 12 minutes. Transfer lamb to a plate; set aside.

2. Add onion to pot, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add raisins, ras el hanout, saffron, and cinnamon, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add lamb, almonds, honey, and 3 cups water, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook, partially covered, until lamb is very tender, about 3½ hours. Divide shanks and sauce among serving plates, and sprinkle each with sesame seeds.

Source Saveur magazine November 2012 issue

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Baked kibbeh (kibbeh bil sayneeyeh) recipe

 The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Baked kibbeh (kibbeh bil sayneeyeh) Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Baked kibbeh (kibbeh bil sayneeyeh).

Kibbeh, the national dish of Lebanon, is an emulsification of the freshest minced lamb and burghul (cracked wheat), with essential "seven spices" (baharat). In the old days, Lebanese women would pound the meat and burghul in a mortar and pestle, then knead in the spices, a process which can be excruciatingly exhausting. Kibbeh can be eaten raw (kibbeh naye). It’s similar to steak tartare and popular in Lebanon. Another common form is kibbeh qrass, whereby the kibbeh mixture is molded into small, hollowed balls, stuffed with filling and then fried. This recipe is kibbeh bil sayneeye, or baked kibbeh.

Serves 12
Preparation 25min
Cooking 1hr
Skill level Mid

By
Bethany Kehdy

Ingredients

1 large onion, quartered
1 kg minced lamb (see Note)
350 g very fine burghul, soaked in water for 1 hour, drained
¼ cup baharat or allspice (see Note)
2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp salt
olive oil, for drizzling
fattoush salad, to serve

Filling

1 tbsp ghee or olive oil
2 large onions, cut into rings
80 g pine nuts
500 g minced lamb (see note)
1 tbsp baharat or allspice (see Note)
salt and pepper, to season

Yoghurt dressing

500 g Greek-style yoghurt
60 ml (¼ cup) water
2 garlic cloves, pounded to a paste
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
20 mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp lemon juice
salt, to season 

Cook's notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
 
Instructions

Makes 4

Soaking time 1 hour

To make the yoghurt dressing, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

To make the filling, place a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and onions and cook for 2–3 minutes or until soft. Add the pine nuts and cook for another 2–3 minutes or until almost golden. Now add the minced lamb and cook for 7–8 minutes or until browned. Stir in the spice and season with salt and pepper.

To make the kibbeh paste, place the quartered onions in a food processor and process until almost pureed. Add the minced lamb, one-quarter at a time, and combine well. Now add the drained burghul, 1 cup at a time, and process until well combined. Add the spices and salt, and give it a final whiz, about 2-3 minutes. The result should be a smooth emulsified paste.

Preheat the oven 180˚C. Divide the kibbeh paste into 8 even portions. Lightly grease 4 x 21 cm round baking dishes and evenly spread 1 portion of the kibbeh paste over the base of each dish. Evenly spread the meat filling on top. Now cover with 1 portion of the remaining kibbeh paste, creating a final layer. Using a knife, cut diagonal lines into the top layer, creating diamond shapes, then divide into 6 even slices. Create a small hole in the centre and drizzle all over with the olive oil (this gives it a nice golden brown colour as well as adding a bit of flavour).

Pop in the oven and cook for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Alternatively, pop it under the grill for the last 6–8 minutes for an extra-crispy top layer.

Pour the yoghurt dressing over each slice and serve with fattoush salad.

Note
• Ask your butcher for lamb mince made from the leg of lamb.
• Baharat (also known as seven spices) is a Lebanese spice mixture available from Middle Eastern food shops. Or use even proportions of ground black pepper, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom and cumin.

Recipe from Dirty Kitchen Secrets by Bethany Kehdy, with photographs by Sarka Babicka. 

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Lamb and apricot kofta kebabs recipe

 
The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Lamb and apricot kofta kebabs Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Lamb and apricot kofta kebabs.

Serves 4
5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
545 calories / serving

Ingredients

1tbsp sunflower oil
1 medium onion, peeled and very finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
½tsp hot chilli powder
400g lean lamb mince
2tsp harissa paste
10 ready-to-eat apricots, finely chopped
½tsp ground cinnamon
½tsp flaked sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 tesco plain pitta breads, split
shredded baby gem lettuce, to serve
thinly sliced red onion, to serve
sliced tomatoes, to serve
150g free from natural soya yogurt
7g fresh mint, leaves finely chopped
7g fresh coriander, leaves finely chopped
flaked sea salt

Heat the oil in a small non-stick frying pan, add the onion and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes or until softened, stirring regularly. Add the garlic and chilli powder and cook for a further minute, stirring. Tip into a large bowl and leave to cool for 10 minutes. Add the minced lamb, harissa paste, apricots, cinnamon and salt to the cooled onion and garlic. Season with lots of freshly ground black pepper and mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Divide the mixture into 12 portions and roll into balls. Push three balls onto a long metal skewer leaving 1cm between each ball. Repeat with three more skewers and the remaining balls to make four kofta skewers in total. Preheat the grill to its hottest setting. Place the skewers onto a rack over a grill pan lined with foil. Cook under the grill for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the lamb is nicely browned and cooked through. While the koftas are cooking, mix all the ingredients for the herb sauce together in a small bowl.

Put the koftas to one side. Warm the pitta breads on a baking tray under the grill for 1-2 minutes on each side. Open out and fill with shredded lettuce, sliced red onion and tomatoes. Divide the koftas between the warmed pitta breads. Spoon over the herb sauce and serve.
 
From Tesco Real Food 

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One pot Moroccan lamb with eggs recipe

 
The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try One pot Moroccan lamb with eggs Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make One pot Moroccan lamb with eggs.

Ingredients

1 onion
1x500g pack minced lamb
2tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1tbsp ginger, grated
1tsp ras el hanout (morocan spice mix)
1x400g tin chopped tomatoes
4 eggs
handful mint leaves, chopped
couscous, to serve

Grate half the onion and add to a bowl with the lamb. Season well and mix together. Use your hands to shape into 12 small balls, each about the size of a golf ball. Finely chop the remaining onion.

Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the meatballs and cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden all over. Then add the chopped onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for a couple more minutes until softened.

Stir in the ras el hanout, then pour over the tomatoes and 200ml (7fl oz) water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

Make 4 little hollows in the mixture and crack an egg into each one. Cover the pan with a lid or piece of tin foil and leave the eggs to poach for about 5 minutes, until the whites are cooked.

Scatter over the mint and serve with some crusty bread or couscous.

If serving vulnerable groups, elderly people, babies, toddlers, pregnant women and people who are unwell, cook until the whites and yolks are solid.

From Tesco Real Food 
 
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Barbecued lamb with Lebanese garlic sauce recipe

 The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Barbecued lamb with Lebanese garlic sauce Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Barbecued lamb with Lebanese garlic sauce.

To Prep 0:30
To Cook 0:50
INGREDIENTS 16
DIFFICULTY EASY
SERVINGS 6

Ingredients 

1.5kg boned lamb shoulder
2 teaspoons allspice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 baby cos lettuce heart, trimmed, leaves separated
400g tomato medley mix, halved
1 Lebanese cucumber, halved, sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
Lebanese bread, warmed, to serve

Lebanese garlic sauce 

6 garlic cloves, peeled, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 egg white
1 cup rice bran oil
2 tablespoons iced water

Method

Step 1
Place lamb in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Add allspice and 1/4 cup oil. Rub to coat lamb all over. Cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours, if time permits.

Step 2
Make Lebanese garlic sauce: Place garlic, salt and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a food processor. Process, scraping down sides often, until garlic is finely chopped. Add egg white. Process until smooth. With motor operating, gradually add half the oil in a slow steady stream. Then gradually add remaining lemon juice in a slow steady stream, followed by remaining oil. Gradually add iced water. Process until mixture is white and fluffy. Spoon into a bowl. Cover. Refrigerate until required.

Step 3
Preheat a barbecue chargrill (with hood) on medium-low. Cook lamb, fat-side down, for 15 minutes. Turn lamb. Cook, with barbecue hood closed, for 30 to 35 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover loosely with foil. Stand for 10 minutes.

Step 4
Combine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, onion and mint in a bowl. Place lemon juice and remaining oil in a screw-top jar. Season with salt and pepper. Secure lid. Shake to combine. Drizzle dressing over salad. Toss to combine.

Step 5
Slice lamb. Serve with salad, Lebanese bread and garlic sauce.

 Notes

Cook's note: The garlic sauce makes double the amount you'll need, but can't be halved because of the egg white.

Lebanese garlic sauce: This Lebanese garlic sauce is known as toum, the Arabic word for garlic. It's particularly good with chicken, but also works with meat and vegetables.

Preparation time excludes 2 hours refrigeration time.

Nutrition

Energy 3660kJ    
Fat saturated 12.90g
Fat Total 46.20g    
Carbohydrate Total 52.20g    
Dietary Fibre 4.70g
Protein 59.80g    
Cholesterol 167.00mg
Sodium 880.00mg    

All nutrition values are per serve.
Super Food Ideas - August 2013 , Page 14
Recipe by Claire Brookman

Photography by Andrew Young    

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Rack of lamb with a parsley and garlic crust recipe

 
The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try  Rack of lamb with a parsley and garlic crust Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Rack of lamb with a parsley and garlic crust.

Preparation time:10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 2

 
Ingredients

12 oz/350 g rack of lamb, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch of fresh parsley
3 fresh mint sprigs
2 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
salt and pepper

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°f/180°c/Gas Mark 4. Rub the lamb with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter in a skillet or frying pan, add the lamb, and cook over medium heat, turning frequently, for 2 minutes until browned on all sides. Transfer the lamb to a roasting pan and put it into the oven for 5 minutes, then remove and let rest. Meanwhile, make the crust. Put the parsley, mint, and garlic into a food processor and process until finely chopped and combined, then add the breadcrumbs, and pulse until combined. Tip out onto a plate. Brush the meat with the pomegranate molasses, then roll it in the herb and breadcrumb mixture. Return it to the oven and cook for another 10 minutes or a little longer if your prefer your meat well done. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

Source: The Lebanese Kitchen Cookbook by Salma Hage's   

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Kabab Koobideh Recipe

The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try  Kabab Koobideh Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make  Kabab Koobideh.

4 Servings

Ingredients:

500 grams ground lamb or beef
2 large onions (grated)
1 large egg (beaten)
4 medium tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sumac (optional)

Directions:

Mix meat, onions, egg, salt and pepper well and leave in the refrigerator overnight (or for several hours).

Press the meat around long, thick metal skewers and shape evenly. Thread whole tomatoes on another skewer. Barbeque each side for about five minutes, turning frequently. If skewers are not available or barbequing is not possible, kabab-e koobideh can be shaped into long, thin portions on aluminum foil and grilled at high temperature in the oven. The oven should be pre-heated and kabab-e koobideh should be placed as high as possible near the source of the heat.

Serve with hot Polow (Chelow) or on middle-eastern bread. If serving with rice, some sumac may be sprinkled on top. If kabab-e koobideh was made in an oven, the juice from the kabab can be poured on rice or bread.

Source: www.iranchamber.com 

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Kabab Barg Recipe

 The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Kabab Barg Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Kabab Barg.

4 Servings

Ingredients:

800 grams boneless lamb
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 large grated onions
1 clove of garlic (crushed)
4 medium tomatos
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon sumac (optional)

Directions:
 
Prepare marinade: combine olive oil, lime juice, onions, garlic, saffron, salt and black pepper. Cut lamb into 1 cm thick and 4-5 cm long pieces. Do not remove all the fat as you will need it to melt. Marinate overnight (preferrably 24 hours) in refrigerator. Container should be covered.

Thread lamb on long, thin metal skewers. Thread whole tomatoes separately on another skewer. Brush with marinade. Barbeque for about 5 minutes on each side, turning frequently. Serve hot with plain rice (Polow or Chelow) or on middle-eastern bread. If served with rice, some sumac may be sprinkled on. 

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Turkish Ground-Lamb Pizzas Recipe

Michael Turek

The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Turkish Ground-Lamb Pizzas Recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Turkish Ground-Lamb Pizzas.

At her takeout shop in Istanbul, Kantin Dükkan, Semsa Denizsel tops her pizzas with ground lamb (flavored with sweet sun-dried tomatoes and a little spicy red pepper), but you can substitute ground beef instead. To make the pizza even more substantial, bake it with an egg on top; the runny yolk is terrific with the whole-wheat crust.

Yield: 4
Total: 1 Hour, 40 Minutes

Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm water $
1/2 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil $
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing $
1 (small) onion, finely chopped $
1 pound ground lamb or beef
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, drained $
1 tablespoon Turkish red pepper paste (see Note) or 2 jarred hot cherry peppers, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 large eggs, (optional)
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley leaves

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk the whole wheat flour with the all-purpose flour and salt. In a large bowl, combine the warm water and honey. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let stand for about 5 minutes, until foamy. Stir in the olive oil and then the flour mixture. Gently knead the dough on a work surface until it forms a smooth, somewhat sticky ball. Lightly oil another bowl and add the dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
 
In a skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until translucent, 4 minutes. Add the lamb and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook over moderately high heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the lamb is no longer pink, 3 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper paste and cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper.
 
Preheat the oven to 450°. Arrange oven racks on the top and bottom thirds of the oven. Preheat a large rimmed baking sheet in the oven for about 5 minutes.
 
On a lightly floured work surface, punch down the dough and cut into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch round. Arrange the dough rounds on the preheated baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake on the bottom shelf of the oven for 2 minutes. Spread the lamb topping over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges; brush the borders with olive oil. Crack an egg in the center of each pizza (if using) and bake on the top shelf of the oven for about 6 minutes, until the crust is crisp on the bottom, the egg white is firm and the yolk is runny. Scatter the parsley over the pizzas and serve hot.

Note: Turkish red pepper paste, also known as biber salcasi, is available at specialty stores.

Semsa Denizsel, Food & Wine
MAY 2012
 
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Lamb Tagine with Cinnamon, Saffron, and Dried Fruit Recipe

The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Lamb Tagine with Cinnamon, Saffron, and Dried Fruit recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Lamb Tagine with Cinnamon, Saffron, and Dried Fruit.

Warm cinnamon and saffron combine with coriander and cumin to lend complex flavor to this Moroccan-style lamb tagine. This festive dish is served over couscous to soak up the delicious gravy.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup tagine and 3/4 cup couscous)

Ingredients

1/4 cup diced seeded Anaheim chile
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns
2 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray
1 (1 1/2-pound) boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cubed
3 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato purée
2 1/2 cups water
2 3/4 cups green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch-thick strips
2 cups cubed butternut squash
1 cup cubed carrot
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
2/3 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch strips
4 1/2 cups cooked couscous
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°.

Combine first 8 ingredients.

Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add lamb; cook 8 minutes on all sides or until browned. Remove lamb from pan. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in half of chile mixture and tomato purée; cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in lamb and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.

Wrap handle of skillet with foil, and bake, covered, at 325° for 1 hour. Stir in bell pepper, squash, carrot, saffron, and cinnamon. Cover and bake an additional 40 minutes. Stir in remaining chile mixture and apricots. Cover and bake an additional 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon stick; serve over couscous. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Note:

Adding the spice paste in two stages gives depth and brightens the flavor. Leaving the cinnamon whole keeps its influence subtle. Moroccan tagines tend to be warmly and sweetly spiced rather than hot.

Nutritional Information
 
Amount per serving
Calories: 420
Calories from fat: 13%
Fat: 5.9g
Saturated fat: 1.9g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.8g
Protein: 31.4g
Carbohydrate: 61g
Fiber: 8.3g
Cholesterol: 73mg
Iron: 4.9mg
Sodium: 372mg
Calcium: 91mg

Cooking Light
DECEMBER 2003   

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Spicy Kofte Recipe - How to make Spicy Kofte

Spicy Kofte Recipe
Photo: Karry Hosford

The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Spicy Kofte recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Spicy Kofte. 

This meat on a skewer is a specialty of the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Processing the lamb together with all the ingredients and refrigerating allows the flavors to mingle. Though traditionally cooked over an open fire, the skewers can also be cooked in a 450° oven. Serve with pita bread.

Ingredients

1 pound leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh mint
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves
2 (2-ounce) slices whole wheat nut bread (such as Arnold Health Nut)
Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Place all ingredients except cooking spray in a food processor; process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
2. Prepare grill.
3. Divide meat mixture into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6-inch rope. Insert an 8-inch skewer through center of each rope.
4. Place kebabs on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 4 minutes on each side or until done.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
Calories: 180
Calories from fat: 28%
Fat: 5.6g
Saturated fat: 1.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.7g
Protein: 18.6g
Carbohydrate: 14.1g
Fiber: 2.6g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Iron: 3.6mg
Sodium: 565mg
Calcium: 57mg

Viviana Carballo, Cooking Light
APRIL 2002  

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Lamb Chops with Tahini Sauce Recipe - How to Make Lamb Chops with Tahini Sauce

The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Lamb Chops with Tahini Sauce  recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Lamb Chops with Tahini Sauce. 

Yield: 4 Servings

Cost per Serving: $1.76 

Ingredients:

TAHINI SAUCE:
1/4 cup jarred sesame tahini, well stirred
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, pressed or very finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt

LAMB:
4 shoulder blade lamb chops
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

Make tahini sauce: Whisk together tahini, 1/4 cup water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and 1/2 tsp. salt.

Make lamb: Sprinkle chops on both sides with salt. Warm vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chops and sauté until browned on both sides, about 10 to 15 minutes total for medium-rare. Drizzle chops with tahini sauce and serve.

Nutritional Information
 
Amount per serving Calories: 307
Fat: 21g
Saturated fat: 4g
Protein: 26g
Carbohydrate: 3g
Fiber: 1g
Cholesterol: 76mg
Sodium: 421mg 

All You
OCTOBER 2008
 
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Ground Lamb and Hummus Pita "Pizzas" Recipe

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The Hummus Recipes Kitchen (The Home of Middle Eastern Food Recipes) invites you to try Ground Lamb and Hummus Pita "Pizzas" recipe.  Enjoy the good taste of Middle Eastern Food and learn how to make Ground Lamb and Hummus Pita "Pizzas".

No flavor is sacrificed getting Ground Lamb and Hummus Pita "Pizzas" to the table quickly. Cumin and cinnamon add an earthy warmth to the lamb mixture in this 30-minute meal.

Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 "pizza")

Ingredients

6 ounces ground lamb
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil $
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion $
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup water $
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato $
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 (6-inch) pitas
1/2 cup plain hummus $
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler to high.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb to pan; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble lamb. Remove lamb from pan. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and next 4 ingredients (through cinnamon); sauté 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup water and tomato; bring to a simmer. Cook 4 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften. Stir in cooked lamb. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice.

3. Split each pita into 2 rounds. Place pita rounds on a baking sheet. Broil 1 minute on each side or until crisp. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus on each round. Top each serving with about 1/3 cup lamb mixture. Sprinkle evenly with cilantro and nuts.

Note:

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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving

Calories: 313
Fat: 14.4g
Saturated fat: 4.2g
Monounsaturated fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.7g
Protein: 17.1g
Carbohydrate: 29.3g
Fiber: 4.3g
Cholesterol: 41mg
Iron: 2.9mg
Sodium: 535mg
Calcium: 76mg

Ivy Manning, Cooking Light
AUGUST 2013

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Authentic Moroccan lamb tagine recipe

Authentic Moroccan lamb tagine recipe

Ingredients

500g lamb neck fillet, cut into large chunks
500ml lamb stock
50ml olive oil
100g dried apricots
40g whole almonds, toasted
1 large onion, chopped
1tsp ground cumin
2tsp ground coriander
1tsp ground cinnamon
1tsp paprika
1tbsp honey
1tbsp coriander, finely chopped
salt
pepper

For the couscous
200g couscous
450ml chicken stock, hot

Method

Pre-heat the oven to 160°C.

Heat the olive oil in a large casserole dish over a moderate heat. Season then sear the lamb pieces until golden brown in colour all over. Remove from the dish, then add the onion and sweat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the spices at this point and a little salt, stirring well to combine.

Add the lamb back to the dish along with the apricots and cover with the stock. Bring to the boil, then cover and transfer to the oven. Cook for 40-50 minutes until the lamb is tender and the apricots are soft. Remove from the oven and stir in the honey, almonds and chopped coriander.

Adjust the seasoning as necessary, then leave to one side as you prepare the couscous. Place the couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Bring the stock to a boil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat. Pour the stock over the couscous then cover the bowl with clingfilm. Allow to sit for 5-6 minutes until the stock has been absorbed.

Remove the clingfilm and fluff the grains with fork. Spoon onto a serving tagine and spoon the lamb tagine on top. Garnish with a sprig of coriander leaves and serve immediately.

Adopted from Tesco realfood  

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Lamb and quince tagine recipe

Photo: Lamb and quince tagine

To save time on the day, make this fluffy, fragrant rice ahead - it's the perfect accompaniment for our tender lamb tagine.

To Prep 0:15
To Cook 1:40
INGREDIENTS 12
DIFFICULTY EASY
SERVINGS 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1.8kg boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 3cm pieces
1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
100g quince paste
750ml (3 cups) water
750g sweet potato (kumara), peeled, cut into 4cm pieces
60g (1/3 cup) blanched almonds
1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves

Method

Step 1 Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil, lamb and onion. Cook, stirring, for 10 minutes or until lamb starts to brown.

Step 2 Add cayenne pepper, ground coriander, cinnamon and ginger. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add quince paste and water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until the lamb is tender.

Step 3 Add the sweet potato. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes or until sweet potato is soft and liquid thickens slightly.

Step 4 Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes or until golden.

Step 5 Sprinkle with the almonds and fresh coriander to serve.

Notes

Make it ahead: Either freeze ahead or prepare to the end of step 3 up to 2 days ahead. Cover. Store in fridge. Continue to the end of step 4 up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container. Reheat, stirring, in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue from step 5 just before serving.

How to freeze the lamb tangine: Prepare lamb to the end of step 3. Store in an airtight container. Label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. To reheat, place in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until heated through. Continue from step 4.

Serve this recipe with Saffron & pistachio rice - see related recipe.

For recipes classified gluten free, please always check your ingredients to ensure they do not contain gluten.

Nutrition

Energy 4204kJ
Fat saturated 18.00g
Fat Total 73.00g
Carbohydrate sugars 18.00g
Carbohydrate Total 29.00g
Dietary Fibre 4.00g
Protein 58.00g
Cholesterol 183.00mg
Sodium 190.39mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

Australian Good Taste - May 2009 , Page 75
Recipe by Michelle Noerianto

Photography by Rob Palmer 

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Moroccan lamb pan-fry recipe

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INGREDIENTS 11
DIFFICULTY EASY
SERVINGS 4 

Ingredients

1 onion, roughly chopped
Skin of 1/4 preserved lemon (see notes), pith removed
1 garlic clove
2 tsp chermoula spice mix (see notes)
2cm piece ginger, grated
300ml chicken or vegetable stock
2 tbs olive oil
8 thick french-trimmed lamb cutlets
2 tbs honey
1/2 cup green olives
1 tbs chopped coriander 

Method  
 
Step 1
Process onion, lemon, garlic, spice mix and ginger in a food processor with just enough of the stock to make a thick paste.

Step 2
Heat oil in a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Season lamb and sear for 2-3 minutes each side. Remove. Add paste and remaining stock to pan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 6-8 minutes to reduce. Return lamb to pan with honey and cook for 5 minutes. Add olives to warm. Mix in the coriander. Serve on couscous or rice. 

Notes

Preserved lemons are from gourmet and Middle Eastern shops. Chermoula spice mix is from supermarkets and delis.

delicious. - August 2007 , Page 74
Recipe by Valli Little
Photography by Brett Stevens and Steven Brown  

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