Etli nohut lamb and chickpea stew
Tender lamb and chickpeas in a mild tomato sauce, finished with lemon and parsley.
- Time2 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.41 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
Brown the lamb in the oil in a heavy pot in two batches, 5 minutes each. Set aside.
10 min - 2
Cook the onions in the same pot for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, purée, cumin and paprika for 2 minutes.
8 min - 3
Return the lamb with the tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 10 minutes until the lamb is tender.
70 min - 4
Add the chickpeas and simmer, lid off, for 20 minutes until the sauce is thick.
20 min - 5
Stir in the lemon juice, season with black pepper and sprinkle with parsley.
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