Lamb Pilau

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 large onion, peeled, halved and sliced
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 500g lamb neck (cubed)
• 1 ½ cups brown basmati rice
• 2 cups lamb stock
• ¼ cup pine nuts (toasted)
• 1 tablespoons mint leaves

Preparation

1. in a large pot, heat up the oil and add the cinnamon sticks. add in the onions and fry till lightly golden brown.
2. add in the lamb and sear all sides well , about 10-15 minutes.
3. add in the rice and sauté for 1 minute.
4. add in the stock and simmer for 30 minutes covered.
5. once the liquid has been absorbed, garnish with nuts and mint. serve.