Rijla (Purslane) Inspired Silverbeet & Red Lentils Stew 🇸🇸🇸🇩

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are usually cheaper.

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 softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in coriander, cumin, cardamom, cloves, and black pepper; stir well.

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

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

Add salt to taste and stir in chopped fresh cilantro and lemon juice just before serving.

Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

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