Traditional Azerbaijani Sheki Piti from Lamb - the secret recipe revealed

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils provide similar texture and protein.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without added calories.

Soak the chickpeas overnight in water.

Chop the meat and soak it in cold water for half an hour.

In order, add the raw chickpeas, meat, tail fat, salt, and cold water into the pot and boil it on high heat. Do not fill the water completely to prevent it from overflowing when it boils.

Remove the scum as soon as it appears.

After skimming off the scum, reduce the heat and add two tablespoons of finely chopped onion.

Cook it with the lid closed for 6-7 hours (the pot's lid should have a small hole in it).

Add hot water as needed while cooking if the liquid reduces.

After 6-7 hours, add the chestnuts, dried sour plum, and saffron infusion.

Simmer for another half an hour.

Cooking Techniques

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