Gulf
Meat and Vegetable Saloona
A traditional Gulf meat stew rich with the flavor of spices and dried lime, combined with a delicious selection of seasonal vegetables.
1 h 10 min
4 servings
485 cal/serving Medium
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Instructions
- Sautéing the OnionHeat the vegetable oil in a deep pot over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and stir until wilted and golden. · 5 min
- Adding AromaticsAdd the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté the ingredients for one minute until fragrant. · 1 min
- Browning the MeatAdd the meat pieces and sear them well with the onion until they change color and are lightly browned on all sides. · 7 min
- Adding the SpicesAdd the mixed spices, turmeric, coriander, and tomato paste, stirring the meat constantly for two minutes until the mixture is well combined. · 2 min
- Cooking the MeatPour in the pureed tomato and boiling water, and add the dried limes. Then cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat until the meat is halfway cooked. · 25 min
- Adding Vegetables and SimmeringAdd the potatoes, carrots, zucchini, salt, and green chili peppers. Cover the pot and let the saloona simmer until the vegetables are tender and the broth thickens. · 15 min
- ServingPour the saloona into a serving dish and serve it hot alongside steamed white rice or ragag bread.
Nutrition / serving
485
cal
37.8
protein g
28.4
carbs g
24.6
fat g
Chef's tips
Be sure to pierce the dried limes with a knife before adding them to the broth to release their delicious tangy flavor, and avoid cutting the vegetables into small pieces so they do not melt and lose their texture during cooking.