Turkish Style Lamb and Chickpea Stew, Etli Nohut

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

Drain and rinse chickpeas before cooking.

Heat butter in a pot over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

Add diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate diced carrots, tomato paste, and Turkish chili paste, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Add cumin, black pepper, salt, and optional dried chilies.

Pour in lamb or beef stock to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lamb is tender.

Add soaked chickpeas and continue to simmer until chickpeas are tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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