How To Make Lamb & Aubergine Stew with Crispy Chickpea Topping
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g lamb shoulder, diced
- 1 large aubergine, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 400g can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 400g can of chopped tomatoes
- 500ml lamb or vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or casserole dish. Add the lamb and cook until browned on all sides.
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Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside. In the same pot, add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.
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Add the aubergine, cumin, coriander, and smoked paprika to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, until the aubergine begins to soften.
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Return the lamb to the pot and add the chickpeas, chopped tomatoes, and lamb or vegetable stock. Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring the stew to a simmer, then cover and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 1 hour, until the lamb is tender.
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While the stew is cooking, prepare the crispy chickpea topping. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then spread them out on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until crispy.
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Serve the lamb and aubergine stew hot, topped with the crispy chickpeas and fresh coriander.
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 96mg
- Sodium : 822mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 41g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Sugar : 11g
- Protein : 38g
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