Dimlama (Lamb and Vegetable Stew)
Main CourseUzbekistan

DimlamaLamb and Vegetable Stew

An Uzbek dimlama of lamb and layered vegetables cooked gently in a covered pot until tender. The vegetable selection varies by season.

Prep

25m

Cook

1h 30m

Serves

5

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
549kcal

Calories

25g

Protein

36g

Fat

34g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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5
  • 600g
    Lamb Shoulder (cut into large chunks)
  • 40ml
    Sunflower Oil
  • 200g
    Onion (thickly sliced)
  • 200g
    Carrot (cut into thick slices)
  • 500g
    Potato (peeled and cut into large chunks)
  • 300g
    Green Cabbage (cut into wedges)
  • 250g
    Tomato (cut into wedges)
  • 150g
    Green Bell Pepper (cut into strips)
  • 10g
    Garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 2pcs
    Bay Leaf
  • 4g
    Cumin Seeds
  • 3g
    Black Pepper (coarsely ground)
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 500ml
    Water
  • 10g
    Fresh Dill (finely chopped)

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the sunflower oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the lamb shoulder and brown it lightly.

  2. 02

    Add the onion and cook until it softens, then add the carrot.

  3. 03

    Layer in the potato, green cabbage, tomato, and green bell pepper over the lamb.

  4. 04

    Scatter over the garlic, bay leaves, cumin seeds, black pepper, and salt.

  5. 05

    Pour in the water, cover tightly, and cook over low heat until the lamb is tender and the vegetables are soft and silky.

  6. 06

    Let the stew rest briefly, then sprinkle with fresh dill before serving.

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