Moroccan Spiced Lamb & Aubergine
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Aubergine and lamb are very good company, especially when there are warm spices involved. As everything cooks down together, the tomatoes turn jammy, the aubergine goes silky and the lamb keeps the dish properly satisfying. It feels generous enough for a weekend, but it is simple enough for a weekday too.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for chopped tomatoes - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for garam masala - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop500g lamb mince
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Local shop1 large aubergine, cut into small cubes
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Local shop1 small onion, finely chopped
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Local shop3 cloves garlic, crushed
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Local shop1 small handful fresh mint, chopped
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 45 minutes from start to finish.
Heat the oven to 200C / 180C fan.
Warm 1 tbsp of the olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan or shallow casserole. Brown the lamb mince for 6-8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, then season and scoop it onto a plate.
Add the remaining olive oil and the aubergine to the pan and cook for 6 minutes until the edges start to soften and colour.
Stir in the onion, garlic, garam masala and smoked paprika and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Return the lamb to the pan, pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring well.
Transfer to the oven for 12-15 minutes until bubbling and slightly reduced, then scatter over the mint before serving.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
A few extra chopped mint leaves at the table wake up the richness of the lamb and make the finished dish taste fresher.
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