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Maraq fahfah recipe
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Maraq fahfah recipe

15 ingredients 4 steps nhs_uk
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

645
Calories
35g
Protein
22g
Fat
83g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lamb 100g cooked 294
Potato 1 medium (173g) baked 161
Parsnip 1/2 cup (78g) 55
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
White Cabbage 1 cup shredded (89g) 22
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Water not in our table 0
Coriander not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 300g lean stewing lamb (cut into medium pieces)
  • 2 medium white onions, roughly chopped
  • 6 to 8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 10g lamb stock cube
  • 1.5L water
  • 350g white potato, scrubbed and cut into small cubes
  • 120g carrots, peeled and diced
  • 170g parsnip, peeled and diced
  • 600g white cabbage, roughly chopped
  • 240g fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small green chilli, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 10g fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1

Add the lamb, onions, garlic and stock cube to a large pot. Cover with the water, and cook on medium-low heat for 40 minutes or until the meat is tender. Information: You can also use lean goat meat or beef instead of the lamb – just increase the cooking time by 30 minutes.

2

Add the potato, carrot, parsnip, cabbage and tomatoes, and cook over a medium heat for 15 minutes or so, until the potatoes and other vegetables are tender. Information: This recipe works well with most types of veg, so use whatever you fancy or have left over. Red peppers or baby corn are good options.

3

Lower the heat, then add the chilli and dried coriander. Stir well to mix, and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

4

Finally, stir in the fresh coriander, lemon juice and black pepper, and simmer for another couple of minutes. Ladle into bowls for a nourishing light lunch. Information: Serve over a small portion of steamed brown rice for a more substantial meal.

Recipe sourced from nhs_uk

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