Spicy Indian Orzo
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 1 jalapeno, chopped (add seeds if you want more heat)
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons cardamom
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons curry powder
- 8 ounces orzo pasta
- 2 cups canned beef broth
- 1 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped
directions
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add lamb and sauté until cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer lamb to bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic, ginger and chili to same skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Add cardamom, curry powder and orzo and stir to 1 minute.
- Add broth and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until orzo is tender and most of broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking on bottom of skillet, about 15 minutes.
- Return lamb to skillet and mix inches Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mound pilaf on large platter. Garnish with tomato and cilantro and serve.
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