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A slow cooked lamb, chickpea and potato stew, served as a broth and then as a mash.
- Time3 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.98 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the lamb, onion, drained chickpeas, white beans and turmeric into a large pot with the water. Bring to the boil and skim off the froth.
- 2
Simmer gently, covered, for 1 hour 30 minutes.
90 min - 3
Add the potatoes, tomatoes, dried limes and salt. Simmer for 45 minutes more until everything is very soft.
45 min - 4
Strain the broth into bowls and serve with flatbread, as a soup.
- 5
Mash the lamb, beans and potato together with a fork or potato masher into a thick paste. Serve with the lemon, raw onion and herbs.
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