The Old Recipe of Kurdistan is Worth your Attention! Kurdish Village life

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken has fewer calories and is often less expensive than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more economical.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced lamb and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat and vegetables; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Add diced potatoes and chickpeas; cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

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