Super easy Afghan Shorwa Recipe | شوربا افغانى | Delicious soup recipe | Bahar's Kitchen

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive.

Heat 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 until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in chopped carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes; cook for 3-4 minutes.

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

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

Reduce heat to low and add bay leaves; simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Add chickpeas and green chilies; cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Season with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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