GROUND LAMB WITH POTATOES

Ground Lamb with Potatoes image

Yield serves 4¿6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
Two 3-inch cinnamon sticks
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds ground lamb
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
3 tablespoons tomato puree
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
10 ounces boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

Pour the oil into a large frying pan or sauté pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot put in the cinnamon sticks and let them sizzle for 5 seconds. Put in the onions and stir and fry until the onion pieces turn brown at the edges. Add the ginger and garlic and stir for a minute. Add the lamb. Stir and fry, breaking up the lumps until the meat loses its redness. Add the yogurt, tomato puree, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and turmeric and stir for a minute. Add the salt, potatoes, and 2 cups water. Stir and bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to low, and cook gently for 30 minutes.