Lamb with chickpeas

A fantastically delicious dish of Samarkand cuisine! Once you try lamb with chickpeas, you will definitely want more. Juicy meat and hearty chickpeas with vegetables in a fragrant broth, permeated with various spices - you can’t imagine anything tastier!
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Emma SmithEmma Smith
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Lamb with chickpeas
Calories
464Kcal
Protein
26gram
Fat
15gram
Carbs
49gram
*Nutritional value of 1 serving

Ingredients

ServingsServings: 4

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking timeCooking time: 1 hr 40 mins
  1. STEP 1

    STEP 1

    How to make lamb with chickpeas? Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Take lamb with a layer of fat.

  2. STEP 2

    STEP 2

    Rinse the chickpeas in clean water first and soak for 4-5 hours in warm water, or preferably overnight.

  3. STEP 3

    STEP 3

    Wash the lamb. Separate the fat from the meat and cut into small cubes.

  4. STEP 4

    STEP 4

    Cut the meat into small pieces.

  5. STEP 5

    STEP 5

    Peel the carrots, wash and cut into large cubes.

  6. STEP 6

    STEP 6

    Peel the onion and cut into half rings. To prevent the onion from stinging your eyes when slicing, rinse it and the knife with cold water.

  7. STEP 7

    STEP 7

    In a cauldron or thick-bottomed saucepan, melt the lamb fat until you get crispy cracklings. Transfer the cracklings to a plate. The article on saucepans, link at the end of the recipe, will help you choose the ideal pan.

  8. STEP 8

    STEP 8

    Place the meat in the cauldron and, stirring, fry until golden brown.

  9. STEP 9

    STEP 9

    Add coriander, suneli hops, paprika and salt to taste and stir.

  10. STEP 10

    STEP 10

    Add onions and carrots to the meat. Fry everything together, stirring, for about 5 minutes.

  11. STEP 11

    STEP 11

    Drain the chickpeas, rinse them again and add to the rest of the ingredients.

  12. STEP 12

    STEP 12

    Pour water into the cauldron. It may need a little more. The water should completely cover the contents of the cauldron or pan.

  13. STEP 13

    STEP 13

    Bring everything to a boil and simmer, covered, skimming foam occasionally, for about 45 minutes until the chickpeas are cooked.

  14. STEP 14

    STEP 14

    Lamb with chickpeas is ready. Bon appetit!