Mullah Tagalia || Minced Beef & Dry Okra Stew

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken reduces fat content, while beef is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is often less expensive when frozen.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add flavor without heat, while jalapeños are often cheaper.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and green chilies; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5 minutes.

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

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; mix well with the meat and spices.

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

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1-1.5 hours until meat is tender.

Adjust seasoning if necessary; add more salt or spices to taste.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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