Lahem B'ageen (Middle Eastern-Style Pizza)

A Middle Eastern-style pizza - spicy lamb, pine nuts and peppers on a crusty cilantro flavoured base.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 6  ounces lean ground lamb
• 6  ounces onions, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  chili, finely chopped (optional)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3  tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1⁄2 red bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1⁄2 green bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
• 2  ounces pine nuts
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
•  arugula, to serve

• For the pizza bases

• 1⁄2 tablespoon fast-rising active dry yeast
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 2⁄3 cup  lukewarm water
• 1  lb  strong  whole meal flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 2  tablespoons  chopped cilantro

Directions

1. First make the pizza bases. Put the yeast and sugar in a small bowl with the warm water.
2. Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre, add the oil and pour the yeast mixture into the well.
3. Mix to a dough, then knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
4. Put the lamb, onion and spices in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, peppers and pine nuts. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
5. Preheat the oven to 400°F
6. Mix the cilantro into the risen dough. Divide into small balls.
7. Roll out each ball into a circle. Spread some of the lamb mixture on each pizza base.
8. Arrange on an oiled baking tray, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
9. Serve warm with arugula salad.