Eid al-Adha Pomegranate Lamb & Brown Rice Pilaf
This pilaf keeps the celebration generous while staying clear and practical: halal-certified lamb, brown rice, herbs, almonds and pomegranate. There is no pork, alcohol or gelatine in the recipe. Serve it with cucumber and lemon for freshness around the rich lamb.
Ingredients
Tick the store-cupboard items you would like, then add them to your basket in one tap.
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Choose a product for brown rice - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for whole almonds, toasted - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop650g halal-certified lean lamb leg steaks, diced
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Local shop1 onion, finely sliced
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Local shop2 cloves garlic, crushed
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Choose a product for ground cinnamon - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for ground coriander - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop650ml hot vegetable stock
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Local shop100g pomegranate seeds
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Local shop1/2 cucumber, diced
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Local shop1 small bunch mint and parsley, chopped
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Local shop1 lemon, juiced
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
Ticked items go to your Lean & Healthy basket. Fresh items like onions and herbs are best picked up from your local shop.
Method
Serves 6 · about 65 minutes from start to finish.
Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear.
Warm the olive oil in a wide lidded pan and brown the lamb for 5-6 minutes. Lift it onto a plate.
Add the onion to the pan and cook for 6 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cinnamon and coriander for 1 minute.
Return the lamb to the pan with the rice and hot stock. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 28-32 minutes until the rice is tender and the lamb is cooked through.
Rest off the heat for 8 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Fold through the pomegranate seeds, cucumber, herbs, lemon juice and toasted almonds.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Ask clearly for halal-certified lamb and keep the stock alcohol-free. If using a cube or pouch, check the label for animal fat and gelatine.
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