Golden Saffron Rice Bake with Spiced Meat

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• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• 750g lamb mince
• 2 1/2 tbsp baharat spice mix
• 2 tsp cumin
• 2 tsp cooking salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 small eggplant
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 cups basmati rice
• 1 tbsp cooking salt (for water)
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 2 tbsp boiling water
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tsp cooking salt
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• Fresh coriander

1. 1Cube eggplant into 1-inch pieces.
2. 2Dry-toast pine nuts in a skillet until golden, then set aside.
3. 3Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened.
4. 4Add lamb mince, baharat, cumin, salt, cayenne (if using), tomato paste, eggplant, and water; cook until meat is browned and eggplant tender.
5. 5Steep saffron threads in boiling water.
6. 6Whisk together yogurt, eggs, extra virgin olive oil, steeped saffron, and salt.
7. 7Cook basmati rice with salt until par-cooked.
8. 8Layer cooked rice and the spiced meat mixture in an oven-safe dish, pressing firmly.
9. 9Pour the saffron-yogurt mixture over the top, ensuring it covers the rice.
10. 10Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
11. 11Bake in the oven until the rice bake is golden and set.
12. 12Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with lemon yogurt sauce or plain yogurt.

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