Lamb Shorba

Description

 * Preparation time: 45 minutes
 * Serves: 6

Ingredients

 * ¾ pound lamb or goat shoulder, trimmed of as much fat as possible and cut into small (½-inch) cubes
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 large clove garlic, chopped
 * dried red pepper flakes to taste
 * 2 fresh tomatoes, skinned, seeded and roughly chopped
 * 1 (12 oz ) can garbanzo beans
 * 2 cups water or more if you like
 * ½ cup yogurt
 * 1 tsp cumin
 * ½ tsp dry mint
 * ½ tsp cinnamon
 * 1 cardamom
 * ½ tsp salt
 * few strands saffron

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions for a few seconds.
 * 2) Add the crushed garlic, chile flakes and lamb.
 * 3) Fry again for a few seconds.
 * 4) Add spices and sauté for few more moments.
 * 5) Add all ingredients except the yogurt.
 * 6) Simmer till the lamb is very well done and has absorbed all the flavors.
 * 7) Before serving bring the heat to low add yogurt and serve hot.