Saudi Spiced Lamb and Date Pilaf

🥕 Ingredients

• 500g lamb shoulder, cubed
• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish
• 4 cups chicken stock

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3. Stir in garlic, ginger, and spices, and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add lamb cubes, salt, and cook until browned on all sides.
5. Stir in basmati rice and cook for 2 minutes, coating in spices.
6. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
7. Cover and cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
8. Add chopped dates and almonds, and fluff with a fork.
9. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm.