Qatari Thareed الثريد القطري

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken provides leaner meat, while beef is often less expensive.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while pita is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quicker to cook, while canned beans are economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often more affordable.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced lamb; cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes; mix well.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and vegetables; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender.

Add chickpeas and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Layer flatbread in a serving dish; spoon the stew over the bread.

Let the bread soak up the stew for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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