Chickpeas with lamb

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 800 g chickpeas, from the can
• 250 g lamb (shoulder) cut into small cubes
• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 1 chili pepper(s), fresh, finely chopped
• 4 tomatoes
• 3 tbsp Clarified butter or ghee
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 pinch of chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 1 tsp spice mix (garam masala)

Instructions

Working time approx. 50 minutes; Total time approx. 50 minutes

Heat ghee or clarified butter. First, fry the onions until golden brown, then add the spices (except the garam masala) and the meat, and brown. Meanwhile, briefly blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, peel, and chop. Add to the meat along with the drained chickpeas. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary. Season to taste and sprinkle with garam masala before serving.