Spiced Lamb With Cabbage And Lentils

  1. Line a sieve with paper towels and pour in the yogurt. Set aside to drain for 2 hours. Spoon the yogurt into a bowl.
  2. For the lamb, mix all the ingredients, except lamb, in a bowl. Add the lamb and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Rinse the lentils under running water. Place in a medium saucepan with the 2 cups water and 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for about 45 mins, or until tender.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet on high heat. Add the ground lamb; don't stir. Once the meat is browned, break into pieces. Cook 6-7 mins until cooked through. Season. Tilt the pan and let any fat drain off. Keep warm.
  5. Mix the cayenne pepper and cumin in a small bowl. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet on low heat. Cook with the garlic and lemon peel for 3-5 mins.
  6. Increase heat to medium-high. Add the cabbage; season and stir-fry for several minutes just until it starts to wilt.
  7. Heat a little olive oil in a nonstick skillet and fry the eggs until the whites are just set.
  8. Spoon the cabbage onto plates. Top with drained lentils, lamb and a fried egg. Dollop drained yogurt around the sides. Dust the yogurt with a little of the spice mixture, Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

plain yogurt, brown lentils, extra virgin olive oil, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, garlic, lemon, cabbage, olive oil, eggs, cilantro, lemon wedges, lamb, paprika, ground coriander seeds, ground black pepper, allspice, oregano, mint, salt, extra virgin olive oil, ground lamb

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