How to Make Tajik Bread/Kulcha and Soup/Shurba: Special for Ramadan |Traditional Tajikistan Recipe

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Mix flour, yeast, and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add warm milk and knead until smooth and elastic.

Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Shape the dough into flat rounds and place on a baking sheet.

Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

In a pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add frozen lamb shank and cook until browned.

Stir in chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, spicy peppers, and bouillon cubes, mixing well.

Pour in cold water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Add dry mint, black pepper, and fresh cilantro, adjusting seasoning to taste before serving.

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