Chana Gosht - Lamb Rump with Chickpeas with Naan Bread

A wonderful feast of spiced lamb rump served over a rich chickpea sauce with freshly baked homemade naan bread.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 987.6 kcals 3950.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 86.4 grams 345.6 grams
Fat 49.7 grams 198.8 grams
Protein 48.8 grams 195.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
Medium free-range
300
ml
Milk
Full-fat
GrainsCereals
LegumesPulses
150
g
Chickpeas
Dry, soaked overnight
Meat
400
g
NutsSeeds
4
tbsp
Cumin Seeds
For garam masala
2
tbsp
Coriander Seeds
For garam masala
10
piece
Green Cardamom Pods
Bruised, for garam masala
4
piece
Black Cardamom Pods
Bruised, for garam masala
8
piece
Cloves
For garam masala
0.5
tsp
Nutmeg Powder
For garam masala
4
piece
Mace
Blades, for garam masala
1
tbsp
Black Pepper
For garam masala
2
piece
Star Anise
For garam masala
4
piece
Bay Leaves
For garam masala
OilsFats
100
ml
Vegetable Oil
Or mustard oil
3
tbsp
Ghee
Melted
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
Dried, for garam masala
200
g
Onions
Sliced
200
g
Tomatoes
Chopped
100
g
Baby Plum Tomatoes
Sliced, for garnish

Steps

  • Toast garam masala ingredients in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.
  • Grind toasted spices into a fine powder and sieve.
  • Boil soaked chickpeas in clean water with bay leaf, cardamom, clove, and salt until tender.
  • Fry spices and onions in oil, then add ginger-garlic paste, powdered spices, tomatoes, water, and cooked chickpeas to simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 225°C and heat a thick baking tray.
  • Whisk sugar, egg, and milk, then combine with flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Knead into a soft dough without overworking it.
  • Cover dough and rest in a warm place for 15 minutes.
  • Pour oil over dough and knock out the air.
  • Divide into 8 balls and roll into 10cm circles.
  • Bake on the hot tray for 4-5 minutes and brush with melted ghee.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 200°C.
  • Sear lamb in a hot pan, dust with garam masala and salt, then roast for 5-7 minutes.
  • Rest the lamb for 4 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve lamb over chickpeas with fresh garnish and naan bread.