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Ingredients

	1 cup	Wheat , whole
	250 grams	Lamb , boneless
	5 cups	Water
	1 teaspoon	Salt , to taste
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , ground
	1 teaspoon	Cinnamon , ground
	—	Ghee , for serving

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the whole wheat thoroughly and soak it in water overnight.
2. 2 In a large pot, combine the soaked wheat, lamb or chicken, and 5 cups of water.
3. 3 Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, skimming off any foam that forms on the surface.
4. 4 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. 5 Once the wheat and meat are tender, use a wooden spoon or a potato masher to mash the mixture until it reaches a porridge-like consistency.
6. 6 Add salt, ground cumin, and ground cinnamon to the pot, stirring well to combine.
7. 7 Continue to cook on low heat for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Adjust the seasoning with additional salt if needed.
9. 9 Serve hot, drizzled with ghee on top.