How to Make Qalat Daqqa | Add Fab Tunisian Flavors to Your Home Cooking | #36

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive than chickpeas.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthy alternative, while canola is budget-friendly.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and paprika; cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

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

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften.

Add chickpeas and enough water to cover the meat; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.

Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh herbs and toasted almonds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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