How to Make Lamb Peka Recipe

Chanakhi (Georgian Lamb Stew)

Lamb is a rich and delicious meat to enjoy for weekday dinners, sunday roast, or holiday meals.

Recipe Summary Chanakhi (Georgian Lamb Stew)

A traditional Georgian stew made with lamb, mutton, or beef combined with potatoes, eggplant, peppers, and herbs. Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.ru

Ingredients | Lamb Peka Recipe

1 ¼ pounds cubed lamb meat

1 onion, chopped

2 ¼ potatoes, cubed

3 eggplants, cubed

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tomatoes, sliced

1 red bell pepper, chopped

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a heavy casserole dish, layer the following order: lamb, onion, potatoes, eggplants, garlic, tomato paste, tomatoes, red bell pepper, parsley, and dill, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper. Pour a few spoonfuls of water on top. Cover with a lid.

Bake in the preheated oven until lamb is tender, about 2 hours.

Mutton or beef can substitute for the lamb, if desired. Also you can use any variety of mixed chopped fresh herbs - parsley, dill, basil, or cilantro are all good options.

Use about 1/4 cup of any variety of fresh herbs (parsley, dill, basil, coriander).

This stew also be cooked in a lidded clay pot.

Info | Lamb Peka Recipe

prep: 30 mins cook: 2 hrs total: 2 hrs 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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