Delicious Yatimcheh food | Traditional Recipe for Delicious Yatimcheh

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and less expensive than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried or frozen herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often cheaper.

Heat edible oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add cubed eggplant and sweet pepper, and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle turmeric, black pepper, salt, and paprika over the vegetables, stirring to coat evenly.

Add dried tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Pour in water to cover the mixture, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Simmer covered for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Add drained cooked chickpeas and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve the vegetable stew garnished with yogurt.

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