Kudra Thabiek | Molokhia | Mrenda

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while being a cost-effective alternative.

broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable stock provides flavor without meat.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: dried red pepper flakes

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, while flakes are budget-friendly.

Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a large pot and fry 4 large onions until golden brown.

Add the lamb and fry without adding water for a few minutes.

Season with black pepper according to taste.

Add 1 tablespoon of coriander powder and 2 tablespoons of vegetable stock powder; mix well for a few minutes.

Add some water and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste; mix to combine and cook covered for roughly 35 minutes until the meat is about 75 percent cooked.

Add garlic and 1 tablespoon of cumin powder.

Add 3 packets (400 grams each) of defrosted frozen molokia; ensure it cooks on medium to low heat and stir regularly to avoid burning.

Cook covered for 10 to 15 minutes until the molokia turns from bright green to dark green.

Test for seasoning and add salt if needed; cook for a further 5 minutes to incorporate salt into the stew.

Cook uncovered for the rest of the time to evaporate excess water and thicken the stew.

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