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Bozartma (meat and potato stew)

A family stew of meat, potatoes and tomatoes, simmered gently with herbs until the sauce is thick and fragrant. An everyday dish in Azerbaijani homes, very good eaten with bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into pieces and brown them in the oil for 8 minutes over high heat.
  2. Add the sliced onions and let them colour for 8 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Stir in the grated tomatoes, crushed garlic and spices, then cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the hot water, cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes.
  5. Add the potatoes cut into large cubes and cook for another 25 minutes, until tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the chopped herbs at the end of cooking.
  7. Let it rest for 5 minutes off the heat and serve with bread.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the meat with cooked white beans and add a spoonful of tomato paste.

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