National Dishes of UZBEKISTAN that You Have Never Eaten in your life Amazing food Ramadan market

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable than mutton.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil offers healthier fats while butter is often less expensive.

lentils

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: split peas

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while split peas are budget-friendly.

fried onions

🥗Healthier: baked onions

💰Cheaper: caramelized onions

Baked onions reduce oil content, and caramelized onions are easy to make at home.

Soak wheat and lentils in water overnight.

Cook mutton in a large pot with water until tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

Remove mutton, shred it, and set aside.

In the same pot, add soaked wheat and lentils, cooking until soft, about 1 hour.

Blend the wheat and lentils into a smooth paste.

In a separate pan, heat ghee and sauté onions until golden brown.

Add ginger, garlic, and green chilies to the onions, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Mix in the shredded mutton, blending well with the onion mixture.

Combine the mutton mixture with the blended wheat and lentils.

Add spices, salt, and water as needed, stirring well.

Simmer the mixture on low heat for 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Finish with lemon juice, and garnish with fried onions, cilantro, and mint.

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