* 125 g Lamb, sliced into small pieces
* 60 ml Oil or 4 tablespoons smen
* 1 large Onion, chopped
* ½ bunch Parsley, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon Tomato purée
* 3 Tomatoes, chopped
* Salt and Chilli powder, to taste
* 2 teaspoons Baharat
* Juice of 1 Lemon
* 80 g Orzo
* Dried Mint leaves, crumbled, to garnish
===Method===
* Heat the smen or Oil in a pan and Fry the Onion and Lamb until the lamb is Browned all over and the onion is soft and lightly golden.
* Stir in the Parsley, then add the Tomatoes, Tomato purée, Salt and Spices.
* Fry for about 4 minutes, or until the Spices release their aroma, stirring constantly, then add just enough water to cover the contents of the pan.
* Reduce the heat and Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the Meat is tender.
* Add more water, as desired, then stir in the Orzo.
* Bring to the Boil, reduce to a Simmer and cook until the Pasta is tender (about 12 minutes).
* Stir in the Lemon juice then ladle into bowls and garnish with Dried Mint leaves
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