Ka faideso macmacanka eid shushumoow | Somali Eid Sweets

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola oil is cost-effective.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a similar flavor profile and dried herbs are often cheaper.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, while jalapeño is usually less expensive.

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 grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate beef and brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.

Season with cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt; stir well.

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

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

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until vegetables are soft.

Stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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