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Name: Authentic Shorba (Kandahar) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 500g lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 2-inch cubes; 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 bay leaf; 8 cups water or lamb broth; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional); Lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Shorba (Kandahar)

Afghanistan

Kandahar

A robust soup with lamb, chickpeas, and spices, popular in southern Afghanistan.

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