Loobia Chiti

Ingredients

• Fresh cilantro (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Vegetable oil (3 tablespoons)
• Water (2 cups)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Tomato paste (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 large, chopped)
• Beef or lamb (1 pound, cubed)
• Green beans (2 cups, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes golden brown and fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cubed meat to the pot. Cook for 6-8 minutes, browning the meat on all sides.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper, mixing well to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
5. Add the green beans and pour in the water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the green beans are cooked through.
6. Once cooked, stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
7. Serve hot, accompanied by steamed rice or warm bread to soak up the delicious sauce.