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Heat olive oil in a pan and add grated onions. Cook until softened and fragrant.
Add lamb mince, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, 7 spice, and cinnamon. Cook for 35 minutes until the lamb is browned and aromatic.
Boil pasta shells until al dente. Drain and fill them with the cooked lamb mince.
Place the filled pasta shells in a serving tray.
In a pot, combine yogurt, cornflour, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously.
Sauté garlic in olive oil until golden, then add dried mint. Stir this mixture into the boiling yogurt sauce along with salt.
Pour the yogurt mixture over the filled pasta shells.
Garnish with fried pine nuts and a sprinkle of dried mint.
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For a richer flavor, use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder in the lamb filling.
Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
Can I use beef instead of lamb?
Yes, you can substitute lamb with beef mince for a different flavor.
How do I prevent the yogurt sauce from curdling?
Stir continuously while bringing the yogurt mixture to a boil to prevent curdling.
Can I prepare this dish in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the lamb filling and yogurt sauce ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
What type of pasta shells should I use?
Use large pasta shells that can hold the lamb filling well.
Is there a substitute for 7 spice?
You can create a similar blend using equal parts of allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, and nutmeg.
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