Curried Lamb With Peas And Mint

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cardamom pods bruised
• lamb
• mint
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 onion thinly sliced
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger peeled, grated
• 1/2 pound frozen peas
• 13 1/2 ounces green lentils drained
• 2 tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 bunch fresh mint chopped
• plain yogurt to serve
• pappadums to serve

1. To make the spice mix, combine all spices. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over high heat. Saute onion for 4-5 mins, until lightly golden. Add ground lamb, garlic and ginger. Cook for 5-6 mins, breaking up lumps, until browned. Add spice mix, reduce heat and cook, covered, for 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally.
3. Add peas, lentils and 1/2 cup water. Cook for 4-5 mins, until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat. Season. Add tomatoes and mint. Serve with yogurt and pappadums.

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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Curried-Lamb-with-Peas-and-Mint-1403449 (may not work)