HOW TO COOK MARGOOG | SAUDI DISH |ARABIC FOOD

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bread

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat bread offers more fiber.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and can be cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

Heat ghee/oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add finely chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Add lamb meat and brown on all sides.

Mix in tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, arabic mix spice, chilli powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder, dried lemon, cardamom seeds, and cinnamon sticks.

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

Reduce heat to low and simmer until lamb is tender.

In a separate bowl, combine whole wheat flour with water and a pinch of salt to form a dough.

Roll out the dough and cut into strips or pieces.

Add the dough pieces to the pot and cook until they float.

Stir in chopped vegetables and season with salt to taste.

Simmer for an additional time to heat through.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves.

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