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lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

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

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are high in protein and split peas are often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more accessible and last longer.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

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

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt; cook for 5 minutes.

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until lamb is tender.

Add soaked chickpeas and diced potatoes; cook for another hour until soft.

Remove from heat and blend the stew until smooth, if desired.

Serve hot with lemon juice and fresh herbs on top.

Accompany with bread for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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