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Lamb with Cumin (Kammuniya)

servings: 4 · 55 min · Collection: archive · Licence: CC BY 4.0

This spiced meat dish is a cornerstone of Egyptian home cooking, with cumin providing its distinctive warm, earthy note.

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Ingredients

  • Meat1 كيلو
  • minced garlic1/4 رأس ثوم
  • vinegar1 ملعقة كبيرة
  • Small whole onion1 بصلة صغيرة
  • Water1.5 كوب
  • Oil or ghee2 ملعقة كبيرة
  • Cumin1 ملعقة صغيرة

Allergens (inferred from ingredient names): milk

Nutrition per serving (modelled estimate, not measured): kcal 430, protein 45, fat 26, carbs 3, fiber 0, sugar 1

Original steps

  1. Heat ghee or oil in a heavy pot and sauté onions with spices until fragrant and golden.
  2. Add meat and sear on all sides to seal in juices.
  3. Add boiling water and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat.

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Source: Dr. Fatma Alkawokgy family archive, fifi.cooking. Family recipe archive of Dr. Fatma Alkawokgy (1943-2026), chapters 1 to 6, published at fifi.cooking