Lamb and Chickpea Stew

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  cloves garlic, crushed
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 500  g  diced lamb
• 1 (425 g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1 (300 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1  lemon, juice of
• 1  tablespoon  chopped mint
• 1  tablespoon  chopped  coriander
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a heavy based saucepan, and cook the onion and garlic over medium heat until the onion is tender.
2. Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute or until aroma is released.
3. Add the lamb and brown well, stirring constantly.
4. Stir in the tomatoes, stock and juice.
5. Bring to the boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and cook for 1 hour or until the lamb is tender.
6. Add the chickpeas and cook for a further 15 minutes.
7. Sprinkle with the herbs and pepper and serve.