Saloona
A traditional Gulf stew made with a variety of vegetables and meat, often lamb or chicken, simmered in a fragrant broth.
Cuisines
Gulf
Best for
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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300 grams | Lamb , or chicken, cut into pieces |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric , ground |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander , ground |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , ground |
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1 teaspoon | Black Pepper , ground |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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2 tablespoons | Tomato paste |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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1 medium | Carrot , sliced |
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1 medium | Zucchini , sliced |
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1 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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— | Cilantro , for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 3 Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- 4 Add the lamb or chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.
- 5 Mix in the ground turmeric, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
- 6 Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- 7 Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 8 Add the potato, carrot, zucchini, and tomato to the pot.
- 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
- 10 Adjust seasoning if necessary and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a cinnamon stick and a few cardamom pods during the cooking process.