Kalaygy is a popular Afghan dish that consists of cooked lamb or beef in a rich tomato-based sauce, often served with rice or naan bread. Here is a step-by-step recipe for making this delicious dish:
Ingredients:
1 lb lamb or beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cups water
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1 In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.
2 Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent it from burning.
3 Add the tomato paste to the pan and stir well to combine with the onions and garlic.
4 Add the lamb or beef to the pan and stir well to coat the meat with the tomato paste mixture.
5 Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, and turmeric to the pan and stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
6 Add 2 cups of water to the pan and stir well to combine with the meat and spices.
7 Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
8 Simmer the mixture for 1-1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.
9 Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and serve hot with rice or naan bread.
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