Shorba Libya
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil ⓘ
- 1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped ⓘ
- 500 g stewing lamb, chopped ⓘ
- 1 (400 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon turmeric ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder ⓘ
- salt ⓘ
- 1 liter water ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon dried mint ⓘ
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and fry the onions for a few minutes until tender. Add the lamb, chickpeas, tomato puree, spices and salt, and cook for a few minutes more, stirring occasionally.
- Cover the mixture with water, stir, then simmer with the lid on for 30-45 minutes or until the lamb is cooked. Add extra water if required and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Stir in the crushed mint about 10 minutes before the end, then squeeze in the lemon-juice just before serving. Serves 4-6.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
612
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).