Algerian Shourba Frik Recipe | Ramadan Recipe | Traditional Algerian Soup

frik (cracked green wheat)

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa is gluten-free and nutritious, while bulgur is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein, and canned beans save time and money.

Chop all ingredients; use 3 medium onions, 2 courgettes, and 1 carrot.

Grate the carrot and courgettes (optional).

Heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of ghee in a large pot.

Add 300 grams of mutton and cook until it changes color.

Add chopped onions and let them brown on low heat for about 5 minutes.

Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato puree, then add 2 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of black pepper, 2 tablespoons of cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon of harissa.

Add chopped coriander and mint, reserving some for later.

Add the grated vegetables and cook for 10-15 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Blend 2 kinds of plum tomatoes and add to the pot once the vegetables are well incorporated with the spices.

Gradually add 5 cups of water, adjusting to achieve desired soup consistency.

Add more coriander and mint, and squeeze in lemon juice.

Add chickpeas and frik, then let cook on medium heat for about 10 more minutes.

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