Tandoori Lamb and Yoghurt Rice
This tandoori lamb and yoghurt rice is one of those dinners that looks like you went to a lot more effort than you actually did. Everything bakes together in one pan, which means less mess, less fuss and plenty of flavour.
Juicy lamb chops, fluffy rice and a handy veg shortcut make this a real weeknight winner. It is cosy, easy and the kind of dinner that feels a bit special without making life harder.
Why you’ll love it
It is a proper one pan dinner, so there is less washing up and not much mucking around. You get tender lamb, flavour-packed rice and veg all in the one dish.
Handy tips
Make sure the pan is covered well for the first part of baking so the rice can cook through properly. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving so everything settles nicely.
Serving ideas
This works well as a full meal on its own since you have the lamb, rice and vegetables all in the one pan. It is a handy family dinner when you want something easy but still full of flavour.
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Tandoori Lamb and Yoghurt Rice
Prep Time 15 minutes 
Setting Time
40 minutes 
Total Time 55 minutes 
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 200C.
- In an oven-safe pan, whisk together the Greek yoghurt and tandoori curry paste.
- Dip each lamb chop into the yoghurt mixture, coating both sides, then set aside.
- Add the basmati rice to the pan with the remaining yoghurt mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour over the boiling water and give it a gentle stir.
- Sprinkle the stir fry vegetables evenly over the rice.
- Place the lamb chops on top of the vegetables.
- Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake for a further 15 minutes so the lamb chops brown beautifully.
- Rest for a few minutes, then serve it up and enjoy. 😋
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tandoori Lamb and Yoghurt Rice
Can I use foil if I do not have a lid?
Yes. The recipe says to cover the pan with a lid or foil before the first bake.
Do I need to brown the lamb first?
No. The lamb chops go straight on top of the vegetables and brown in the oven during the final uncovered bake.
