RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE KARAOLI YACHNI FROM CYPRUS

Karaoli Yachnide is a traditional Cypriot dish consisting of fava bean stew with lamb meat, flavored with herbs and spices. It is a comforting and flavorful dish that is often enjoyed by Cypriot families all year round.

Karaoli Yachni Ingredients

500g dried broad beans

500g lamb meat in pieces

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 ripe tomatoes, grated

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Water

Preparation of Karaoli Yachni step by step

In a large bowl, soak the dried beans in cold water for at least 4 hours or overnight.

In a large pot, heat a little olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until golden.

Add the lamb meat and seal the pieces on all sides.

Add the grated tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes.

Add the drained beans and enough water to cover all the ingredients in the pot.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour or until meat and beans are tender.

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Serve the Karaoli Yachni hot, accompanied by crusty bread and enjoy this delicious Cypriot dish.