UZBEK DYMLAMA COOKING IN VILLAGE

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: turnips

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while turnips are budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, while omitting herbs reduces cost.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is 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 diced meat and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped cabbage and green bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes, stirring well.

Season with salt to taste.

Layer sliced potatoes on top of the meat and vegetables.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.

Add bay leaves and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until meat is tender.

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