Yakhanit batata (Potato stew)

Ingredients

•  3 pounds potato

•  1 pound boneless lamb shanks (or beef stew meat)

•  1/3 cup chopped parsley or cilantro

•  1 clove minced garlic

•  1 chopped onion

•  2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)

•  2 tablespoons canola oil (or 1 tablespoon ghee)

•  oil for frying

•  1/4 teaspoon black pepper

•  1/4 teaspoon paprika

•  1/4 teaspoon Bharat (Syrian Spice Mix)

•  1/4 teaspoon rosemary

•  Salt to taste

Preparation method according to syriancooking.com

1 – Put lamb shanks in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and remove all froth. Add salt and spices. Reduce the heat and let simmer for 2 hours.

2 – Peel the potatoes and dice into 2cm cubes. Deep fry in canola oil and leave them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

3  – Saute the onion. When translucent, add mined garlic and stir for a minute.

4 – Then add the meat to the onion and stir in the potatoes. Put the spices and adjust the salt. Let simmer for 15 minutes.

5 – Add parsely/cilantro 3 minutes before turning the heat off. mix gently.

6 – Serve hot with peppered rice and garlic yogurt.

  H.Zoghib