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Lamb Mandi with Spiced Rice & Yogurt Sauce

A traditional lamb mandi with tender slow-cooked lamb, aromatic basmati rice and creamy yogurt sauce. Perfect for festive gatherings and family dinners.
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Vorbereitungszeit 25 Minuten
Zubereitungszeit 1 Stunde 30 Minuten
Chill time 10 Minuten
Gesamtzeit 2 Stunden 5 Minuten
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Zutaten
  

  • 1.2 kg lamb shoulder pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups water or broth
  • For the Rice:
  • 3 cups basmati rice
  • 3½ cups lamb broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • For the Yogurt Sauce:
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp parsley

Kochutensilien

  • Large heavy pot with lid
  • Strainer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Brown lamb in olive oil.
  2. Add onion, garlic and spices.
  3. Add broth and simmer 60–75 minutes.
  4. Remove lamb. Cook rice in strained broth 18–20 minutes.
  5. Arrange rice and lamb on platter.
  6. Mix yogurt sauce ingredients and serve on side.

Notizen

Do not stir rice while cooking. Let rest before fluffing. Use lamb shoulder for best tenderness.