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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is healthier and butter is more accessible.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture at a lower cost.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a common substitute with a different flavor profile.

Soak wheat in water overnight to soften.

In a large pot, add lamb and cover with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour until lamb is tender.

Remove lamb, shred it, and set aside.

In the same pot, add soaked wheat and more water if necessary.

Cook wheat for about 1-2 hours until it breaks down and becomes porridge-like.

Stir in shredded lamb, ghee, onions, and garlic.

Season with salt, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and black pepper.

Simmer for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Adjust consistency with water if too thick.

Finish with lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander, pine nuts, and almonds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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