HOW TO COOK FAREED OR THAREED ARABIC RAMADAN DISH FOR IFTAR

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken provides leaner meat, while beef is often less expensive.

flatbread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole grain bread adds fiber, while pita is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and quicker to cook, while canned beans are economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is often more affordable.

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

Add chopped onions and minced garlic and ginger; sauté until translucent.

Stir in diced lamb; cook until browned on all sides.

Add chopped tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, green chili, and green beans; mix well.

Sprinkle in cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, cloves, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, curry powder, chili powder, cumin powder, arabic masala powder, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add tomato paste and enough water to cover the meat and vegetables; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until lamb is tender.

Serve hot.

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