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Here are 9 delicious lamb recipes, each with ingredients, measurements, preparation instructions, and estimated preparation time:

1. Classic Lamb Stew

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp tomato paste

• 4 cups beef or lamb broth

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp rosemary

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Brown lamb cubes, then set aside.

2. In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.

3. Stir in tomato paste, then return lamb to pot.

4. Add broth, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered for 1.5 hours or until lamb is tender.

Preparation Time: 2 hours

2. Grilled Lamb Chops with Garlic and Rosemary

Ingredients:

• 8 lamb rib chops

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

2. Rub mixture on lamb chops. Let marinate for 30 minutes.

3. Preheat grill. Grill lamb chops 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

3. Lamb Biryani

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb lamb, cubed

• 2 cups basmati rice

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 1/2 cup yogurt

• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 4 cloves

• 4 cups water

• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Cook rice with whole spices (cumin, cinnamon, cloves) until 70% done.

2. In a pot, sauté onions, add ginger-garlic paste, then lamb. Cook until browned.

3. Add yogurt, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. Cook until lamb is tender.

4. Layer rice over lamb. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

Preparation Time: 1.5 hours

4. Moroccan Lamb Tagine

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb lamb shoulder, cubed

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1/2 cup dried apricots

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Heat oil in tagine or pot, brown lamb, set aside.

2. Sauté onions and garlic. Add spices and cook 1 minute.

3. Return lamb to pot. Add broth and apricots.

4. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours or until tender.

Preparation Time: 2 hours

5. Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground lamb

• 1 small onion, grated

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper

• Skewers

Preparation:

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Shape into logs around skewers.

2. Preheat grill or pan. Cook koftas for 3-4 minutes per side.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

6. Lamb Rogan Josh

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb lamb, cubed

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp ginger paste

• 1/2 cup yogurt

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp coriander

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in oil.

2. Add spices and cook 2 minutes.

3. Add lamb, brown well, then add yogurt and salt.

4. Simmer covered for 1 hour until lamb is tender.

Preparation Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

7. Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb

Ingredients:

• 1 rack of lamb (8 ribs)

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tbsp rosemary, chopped

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season lamb with salt and pepper.

2. Mix herbs, breadcrumbs, olive oil. Brush lamb with mustard, then press breadcrumb mixture onto lamb.

3. Roast for 20-25 minutes for medium-rare.

Preparation Time: 40 minutes

8. Lamb Curry

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb lamb, cubed

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp chili powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1/2 cup tomato puree

• 1/2 cup water

• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Heat oil, sauté onions until golden. Add ginger garlic paste.

2. Add spices, cook for a minute, then add lamb.

3. Add tomato puree, water, and salt. Simmer for 1 hour.

Preparation Time: 1 hour 15 miutes

9. Greek Lamb Gyros

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground lamb

• 1 tsp oregano

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper

• Pita bread

• Tzatziki sauce

• Sliced onion and tomato

Preparation:

1. Mix lamb with spices. Form into a log shape and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.

2. Slice and serve in pita with tzatziki, onion, and tomato.

Preparation Time: 1 hour