Cyprus Ttavas (Cumin Lamb Casserole)

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~ Ingredients: ~ 1 kilo of lamb ~ 1 1/2 kilo of onions sliced ~ 5-6 potatoes cut in cubes ~ 6-7 tomatoes sliced ~ 1 tbsp of tomato paste ~ 1/4 cup of olive oil ~ Ground cumin ~ Salt and pepper to taste

 

~ Cut the lamb meat into small pieces. ~Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into cubes. ~ Peel and slice the onions. ~ Wash and slice the tomatoes. ~ Place all the ingredients (except from the cumin) in an ovenproof dish like a Pyrex with a lid or an earth ware pot (clay pot) with a lid (if available). ~ Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. ~ Place the lid on the dish and place in the oven. ~ Cook in a preheated to moderate oven 170-180 degrees Celsius (see conversions) stirring occasionally until is cooked. ~ When the Tavas is cooked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with ground cumin. ~ Serve immediately with some Greek salad or leafy salad and a glass of red wine or anything else you desire. ~ Good luck and bon appétit.