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Xinjiang Chinese · China

Cumin and Saffron Spiced Lamb Naan with Onions

Adds a warm, aromatic depth to the lamb filling.

32 minutes4 servings
Cumin and Saffron Spiced Lamb Naan with Onions
Photo: Siddhantsahni28 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Before mixing lamb with spices, soak saffron in 1 tbsp warm water and stir into the lamb mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix lamb with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in onions.
  4. Place lamb mixture on naan, fold, and cook in skillet until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Serve warm as a main dish or side.
  6. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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