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Mutton Harisa

Cultural Context

Mutton Harisa has roots in the Arabian Peninsula, traditionally served during special occasions like Ramadan and weddings. This hearty dish embodies the communal spirit of sharing food, often prepared in large quantities for gatherings. Today, Harisa has gained popularity beyond Saudi Arabia, with variations appearing in Middle Eastern and South Asian cuisines, each adapting the recipe to local tastes and ingredients.

Saudi ArabianSAmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 cup wheat soaked overnight
1/2 kg mutton
1 sliced onion
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 dry ginger
1 khulunjan/galangal
2 dry lemon
1 and 1 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp garlic-ginger paste
4 tbsp oil
1 liter of water
2 cups of water

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric offers color and health benefits at a lower cost.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Fresh herbs can be a healthier alternative to some spices.

1

In a pressure cooker, add 4 tbsp oil and heat.

2

Add ginger garlic paste and sauté briefly.

3

Add mutton and slightly fry.

4

Add salt and black pepper to the mutton.

5

Tie dry lemon, cinnamon sticks, dry ginger, and khulunjan in a clean piece of cloth to make a pouch.

6

Add soaked wheat to the pressure cooker.

7

Add 1 liter of water and the pouch of spices.

8

Cover and cook for 20 minutes in the pressure cooker.

9

After 20 minutes, transfer to a pot and cook for 3 hours.

10

Separate bones from the mutton.

11

Add 2 cups of water and cook for 3 minutes until thick.

12

Cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes without pressure.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringsautéingblending

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerpotclean piece of cloth

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

HarissaHareesa

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