Lahem B'Ageen (Middle Eastern-Style Pizza) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    6 ounces lean ground lamb
    6 ounces onions, finely chopped
    1/4 teaspoon chili, finely chopped (optional)
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon ginger
    1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
    1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
    3 tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped
    1/2 red bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
    1/2 green bell pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
    2 ounces pine nuts
    salt & freshly ground black pepper
    arugula, to serve
    For the pizza bases
    1/2 tablespoon fast-rising active dry yeast
    1/2 teaspoon sugar
    2/3 cup lukewarm water
    1 lb strong whole meal flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 tablespoons oil
    2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Preparation
    First make the pizza bases. Put the yeast and sugar in a small bowl with the warm water.
    Sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the centre, add the oil and pour the yeast mixture into the well.
    Mix to a dough, then knead for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and leave to rest in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in bulk.
    Put the lamb, onion and spices in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, peppers and pine nuts. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
    Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F
    Mix the cilantro into the risen dough. Divide into small balls.
    Roll out each ball into a circle. Spread some of the lamb mixture on each pizza base.
    Arrange on an oiled baking tray, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
    Serve warm with arugula salad.

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