The Emirati "Margooga" With Chef Rasheed

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive than chickpeas.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes

Mix in chopped tomatoes, coriander, cumin, cardamom, and bay leaves

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a boil

Reduce heat to low and simmer until lamb is tender, about 1-1.5 hours

In a separate bowl, combine flour with water to form a dough

Roll out the dough and cut into strips or pieces

Add the dough pieces to the pot and cook until they float, about 10-15 minutes

Stir in cooked chickpeas and season with salt and black pepper to taste

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through

Serve hot, garnished with fresh coriander and green chili if desired

Cooking Techniques

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