Arni Me Araka (Lamb with Peas)
- 3 lb Lamb
- 1/2 lb Butter or margarine
- 4 Scallions, chopped
- 1 1/2 lb Tomatoes, peeled,strained OR
- 1 tb Tomato paste + 2 c. water
- 1 tb Dill, chopped
- 1 tb Parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 lb Peas, shelled, washed
- Water as needed
Cut meat into 1 1/2" cubes (approx.). Wash and drain. Brown butter in a
pot. Add meat and brown well. Add scallions, and cook until soft but not
dark. Add tomatoes (or diluted tomato paste), dill, parsley, salt &
pepper. Simmer abt. 20 min. Add peas and an addt'l. 1 c. water. Cover,
simmer until all liquid is absorbed and only butter remains as a sauce.
pot. Add meat and brown well. Add scallions, and cook until soft but not
dark. Add tomatoes (or diluted tomato paste), dill, parsley, salt &
pepper. Simmer abt. 20 min. Add peas and an addt'l. 1 c. water. Cover,
simmer until all liquid is absorbed and only butter remains as a sauce.
