Easy Arab Casserole

This is one of mine that I came up with when only had a rice cooker to cook with and was actually quite nice. And just bang it all in and wait.

• Ready In: 2 hrs
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  kg  meat, with bones i like lamb shanks (any)
• 2  teaspoons baharat, spice
•  salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2  tablespoons tomato paste
• 4  carrots, sliced julienne
• 1⁄2 cup chickpeas, soaked overnight (note I usually do a lot and then freeze them)
•  water
• 1  whole garlic, peeled and whole
• 1 -2  hot green chili pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• 3 -4  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Put all into casserole and cover with water and boil then simmer for about 1/2 to 2 hours until sauce is lovely and thick.
2. great with crusty french bread.