Description
Experience a culinary journey to the Middle East with this Irresistible One Pot Spiced Lamb and Rice recipe. This hearty dish combines tender lamb shoulder, aromatic spices, and fluffy basmati rice, all cooked together in one pot for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this flavorful meal is bound to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup pine nuts (for topping)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Season lamb shoulder with salt and pepper; add to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, and cinnamon to coat the lamb evenly.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the basmati rice to the mixture.
- Cover tightly, reduce heat, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is fluffy and lamb is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg