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Chanakh (chanakh)

Chanakh is a lamb stew simmered with potatoes, aubergines, tomatoes and peppers, flavoured with fresh herbs. Its soft vegetables blend into the rich, fragrant cooking juices. It is a convivial dish, often served in a large dish to share.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the lamb into 4 cm pieces, then brown them in the oil over high heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and garlic, and let them soften for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the peeled, chopped tomatoes, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Cut the aubergines and peppers into large chunks, and the potatoes into wedges.
  5. Add the vegetables to the pot with the spices, salt and pepper, then stir.
  6. Cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  7. Scatter with chopped coriander and parsley before serving hot.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian chanakh. Replace the lamb with mushrooms and white beans, with a cooking time of 35 minutes.

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