"Iftar Menu - Chicken Soup, Baked Dish with Meat and Pumpkin, Pudding Dessert."

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, and beef is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: thyme

Thyme can provide a similar earthy flavor.

red pepper flakes

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika offers a milder flavor with color.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Stir in rice and cook for an additional 20 minutes until rice is cooked.

Add chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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