Minced Lamb & Orzo

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Orzo is an Italian pasta, shaped like a long grain rice.

Common variety of orzo is made with semolina flour.  Distinctive by its slight yellow tint.

Orzo can be enjoyed hot or cold.  Eaten on its own or in salads, soups and stews.

Also accompanied with sauces, like pesto, minced meat and tomato. 

I have prepared the orzo with minced lamb.

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Ingredients
  • 500gm Lamb mince (or any mince of your choice)
  • 2 Shallots, chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
  • 2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic Paste
  •  Teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • 400gm Tinned tomato sauce
  • 50ml Oil
  • 250gm Orzo
Step No 1

To cook the orzo, add a generous amount of water in a saucepan with a tablespoon of salt and bring to the boil.  Gradually add the Orzo.  Cook for 9-10 minutes.
Step No 2

To make the sauce, heat 50ml of oil in a separate saucepan.

Add the chopped shallots, garlic and ginger.  Sauté them for 1-2 minutes. Toss in the powdered spices and stir well.  Pour in the tinned tomato sauce.  Stir and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Step No 3

Add the minced lamb.  Breaking it down with a spoon. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, until the mince is cooked.
Step No 4

Drain the cooked orzo and pour into the prepared meat sauce.  Mix together orzo and minced meat.

Step No 5

Ready to serve.