handful of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp garlic, crushed
2 tsp fresh root ginger, finely grated
small bunch mint leaves, chopped
4 onions, thinly sliced
600g/1 lb 5oz basmati rice (uncooked weight)
50g/2oz red masour lentils or puy lentils, soaked according to packet instructions, or tinned green lentils
6 to 8 whole cardamom pods
1 tsp red chilli powder
4 whole cinnamon sticks
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp saffron strands
150ml/5fl oz vegetable oil
3 boiled eggs, shelled and halved
1 tbsp plain yoghurt
450g/1 lb minced lamb