Dakus | Daqoos | Middle Eastern Tomato sauce | Arabic food

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef trimmings

Chicken offers a leaner option while beef trimmings are cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

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 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate the meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in coriander, cumin, black pepper, turmeric, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours until the meat is tender.

Add green chili and lemon juice; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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