Chorba

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A traditional Algerian stew – can be eaten alone or over couscous. This is my grandmother's recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lamb stew meat (can use beef)
  • 4 Tb butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced potatoes
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced squash
  • 1/2 cup chick peas
  • 3 cups water
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • coriander
  • cinnamon

Directions

  1. Brown meat with onions in butter
  2. Season with spices – you can always add more later
  3. Add vegetables, simmer over low heat
  4. Add water and let cook for about an hour over medium heat
  5. Add some fine noodles, or serve over couscous

This recipe was submitted by Annie on January 29, 2005.

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