How to make Yemeni stewed vegetables (tabeekh) (dabeekh) - Sheba Yemeni Food & Recipes

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils provide similar protein and fiber at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper is milder; paprika adds color and flavor.

Chop onion, garlic, and green chili and sauté in oil over medium heat until onion and garlic are browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce and cook in oil until the liquid from tomatoes has evaporated, and oil turns red, about 5 minutes.

Add okra, potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, hawaij, and water.

Cover and boil over medium heat until potatoes are soft and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 15-20 minutes.

Watch the vegetables to make sure they do not burn.

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