🍲 Authentic Azerbaijani Lamb Stew: 🐑 A Hearty Village Recipe 🏡

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while sunflower oil is usually cheaper.

Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add 2 large chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add 1 kg diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate 3 chopped carrots and 2 chopped bell peppers, cooking for 5 minutes.

Add 2 diced tomatoes and stir well to combine.

Season with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon salt.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

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

Add 3 diced potatoes and cook for an additional 30 minutes until potatoes are soft.

Stir in fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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