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Name: Authentic Saudi Quwarmah Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 lb ripe tomatoes, puréed (or 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups beef or lamb broth (or water); 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, steeped in 2 tablespoons hot water; 1 tablespoon dried lime (loomi) powder; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Quwarmah

🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

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A spicy and flavorful Saudi stew made with lamb, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.

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