Hearty and flavorful Celery Stew | perfect for breaking your fast during Ramadan

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef is often less expensive.

dried lime

🥗Healthier: fresh lime

💰Cheaper: lemon

Fresh lime offers a similar acidity, while lemon is often more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is heart-healthy, while canola is usually less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg provides similar warmth, while allspice is often more affordable.

In a medium size pot, on high heat, add 50g of vegetable oil and celery; saute until the celery has slightly browned—place in a bowl and set aside.

In the same pot, on high heat, add the parsley and saute for 5-7 minutes; once the liquid has evaporated, add 50g vegetable oil and fry for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add dry mint. Mix the cooked herbs with the cooked celery, stir the ingredients together and keep to the side.

Using the same pot, on medium-high heat, saute onion with 225g vegetable oil until translucent. Add turmeric and black pepper, lower the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add meat and fry for 7 minutes; it is essential not to stir the meat over as this will make it tough. Add 1 litre of boiling water, cover the pot and allow the meat to cook for 1 hour—season with salt.

Add the sauteed vegetables, stir the ingredients together, and leave to simmer for an additional hour. Adjust the salt, add lemon juice and leave to simmer for additional 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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