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goat head

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef head

Chicken is leaner and more widely available.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is cost-effective.

Clean the goat head thoroughly and chop into pieces.

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 ginger; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies; cook until tomatoes break down, about 5-7 minutes.

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

Add the goat head pieces to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.

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

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs before serving.

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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