Vegetable Thareed - Emirati Cuisine

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be more affordable than chickpeas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being a versatile cooking oil.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme adds flavor without the cost of bay leaves.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are more affordable.

Heat corn oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and chopped garlic, sauté until softened.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down.

Add diced carrot, potato, and baby marrow along with bezar spice, mixing well to coat them in the oil.

Add the cinnamon stick, dried lemon, ginger, ground cardamom, and ground turmeric.

Pour in hot water and bring to a simmer.

Add tomato paste and season with salt to taste.

Add whole cardamom pods and cook until vegetables are tender.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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