Ingredients for - Spiced Lamb-and-Rice Dressing with Chickpeas
How to cook deliciously - Spiced Lamb-and-Rice Dressing with Chickpeas
1. Stage
In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the lamb, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice. Cook, stirring, until the lamb is no longer pink and the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and chickpeas along with 2 teaspoons of salt and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring, until evenly coated. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
2. Stage
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the pine nuts and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pine nuts to a plate and season with salt.
3. Stage
Fluff the rice and transfer it to a bowl. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the dressing and serve.