Ras El Hanout Spiced Lamb and Rice
With Tzatziki
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Celery
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Ingredients
200
Lamb Mince
150
Basmati Rice
1
Red Onion
2
Garlic Clove
½
Cucumber
(May contain traces of: Celery)
1
Mint
1
Ras-el-Hanout
1
Chicken Stock Powder
1
Tomato Passata
75
Greek Style Natural Yoghurt
(Contains: Milk)
Not included in your delivery
100
Water for the Sauce
Utensils
Instructions
a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with a 0.25 tsp of salt for the rice. b) Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on medium-high heat. c) When hot add the lamb mince and use a spoon to break up mince. d) Fry, stirring occasionally, until brown all over, 3-5 mins. e) Tip: Drain away any excess fat.
a) When the water for the rice is boiling add the rice and cook for 12 mins. b) Drain in a sieve, pop back in the pan, cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.
a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and thinly slice the red onion. b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). c) Halve the cucumber lengthways (see ingredients for amount), scoop out the seeds and discard them. Chop into small pieces and pop into a medium bowl. d) Pick the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).
a) Once the lamb has browned add the red onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3-4 mins. b) Add the garlic and Ras el hanout and cook for a further minute. c) Add the water (see ingredients for amount), chicken stock powder and tomato passata and stir together. d) Season with salt and pepper, bring to the boil and cook for 2-3 mins until slightly thickened.
a) In a medium bowl mix the Greek yogurt, chopped cucumber and half of the mint. b) Stir well to combine. This is your tzatziki! c) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
a) Once the sauce has thickened and the rice is cooked, add the rice to the pan and mix well to combine. b) Share the lamb and rice mixture between your bowls. c) Spoon the tzatziki on top and sprinkle over the remaining mint. d) Enjoy
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many enjoyed the dish, but some found it bland and wished for more spice; consider adding extra Ras el Hanout to taste.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, perfect for a midweek meal; some found the recipe instructions could be clearer.
- Suggestions: Try adding vegetables like aubergine or spinach; consider serving with naan bread or a side salad for variety.
- Portions: Some felt there was too much rice compared to meat; others found it generously portioned and filling.
- Tzatziki: The tzatziki was a hit, adding freshness and complementing the spices well; grate the cucumber for better texture.
