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Alicha

An Ethiopian dish of lamb, seasoned with mustard seeds and caraway and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    In dry pan over medium heat, stir fry onions for 2 minutes. Add the oil and stir fry 1 minute longer. Add the meat and brown 5 mins, stirring frequently. Add all of the spices and seasonings at one time and stir well.

  2. 2

    Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover the pan and cook over moderate heat for about 45 mins, or until the meat is tender.

    45 min
  3. 3

    Should the curry dry out too quickly, add another 1/2c water. At the end of the 45 mins, there should be very little sauce. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    45 min

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