Name: Authentic Saudi Qalaya Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 2 cups beef or lamb broth; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish; 3 cups long-grain white rice, for serving

Qalaya 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A saucy meat stew made from lamb, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices, often served with rice.

Stew Meat

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Lamb tomatoes rice spices

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