Mossama - Super Yummy Rural Dish with Lamb, Plums and Special Onion Sauce | Village Recipes

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and richer in protein.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and often cheaper.

Marinate lamb with garlic, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, and salt for at least 1 hour.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in bell peppers and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add marinated lamb to the skillet and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and spices, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lamb is tender.

Serve with warm pita bread and a side of yogurt.

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