Arabic Style Mutton Sorba /Mutton Oats Soup /Arabic Shorba Recipe /

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and beef is often less expensive.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley and cilantro are often more readily available.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg and allspice can provide similar warmth in flavor.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can be a more affordable aromatic substitute.

Heat 30 grams of oil in a pressure cooker for 1 minute.

Add 250 grams of mutton and sauté for 1-2 minutes to remove the smell.

Add salt to taste, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika powder; sauté for 2 minutes.

Add 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of tomato paste; cook for 2-3 minutes until well combined.

Pour in 1 liter of water; ensure it's hot water, not cold.

Add 2 pieces of green chili (optional).

Close the pressure cooker and cook until done; then transfer to another pot for making soup.

In the new pot, bring to a boil before adding 125 grams of oats; cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes until thickened.

Add chopped fresh coriander and half a lemon juice for flavor.

Serve hot, ensuring the soup is not too thick or too thin.

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