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Chorba
Brown lamb in oil. Soften onion, celery and garlic. Add tomato, cumin, paprika, salt and water. Simmer 35 minutes.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Chorba take?
1 hr 5 min all in — 15 min prep, 50 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Mild.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Lamb → Chicken thighs. Lighter chorba. Same tomato and herbs.
Any tips from this recipe?
Frik (cracked green wheat) instead of vermicelli is the Algerian chorba frik if you find a bag. A pinch of cayenne is a house heat.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.