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Lamb and Chickpea Stew served and ready to eat
Middle Eastern Dinner Curries Meat Recipes

Lamb and Chickpea Stew

Tender lamb and chickpeas slow-cooked with warm spices and tomato — hearty, fragrant and nourishing.

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15 minPrep
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1 hr 30 minCook
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5Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 700g lamb shoulder, cubed
  • 2 cans chickpeas
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 750ml stock
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Coriander
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the lamb in oil; set aside.
  2. Soften the onions and garlic, then add the spices.
  3. Return the lamb, add the tomatoes and stock.
  4. Simmer gently for 1 hour.
  5. Add the chickpeas and cook another 20 minutes until the lamb is tender.
  6. Finish with coriander.
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Tara’s tips

  • Slow, gentle cooking makes the lamb meltingly tender.
  • The chickpeas soak up all the lovely spiced broth.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve with couscous, rice or bread.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days; freezes well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Beef version?

Yes — use beef chuck and the same method.

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