Arni me araka (lamb with peas)

Yield: 6 servings

Measure Ingredient
3 pounds Lamb
½ pounds Butter or margarine
4 eaches Scallions, chopped
1½ pounds Tomatoes, peeled,strained OR
1 tablespoon Tomato paste + 2 c. water
1 tablespoon Dill, chopped
1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped
\N \N Salt & pepper to taste
4 pounds Peas, shelled, washed
\N \N Water as needed

Cut meat into 1½" 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.

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