small chicken or chicken thighs • potatoes • carrots • large onion • turmeric • salt • black pepper • Whole spices for boiling the chicken: • bay leaves • whole black peppercorns • onion • cinnamon stick •
cabbage, sliced (100 to 200 grams) • large carrot • celery stalks or 1/4 cup chopped parsley • medium onion • medium tomatoes • water (about 710 ml) • salt and black pepper (or to taste) • cumin • dried coriander • bay leaves • Lemon slices (for garnish)
yellow lentils (about 500 grams), or as needed for your family • large onion • garlic • carrots • peeled tomato • black pepper • salt • cumin • chicken bouillon cube • vermicelli pasta • Oil and butter • Toasted bread
lentils (about 200 grams) • medium onion • medium tomato • carrot • water (about 480 ml) • Salt and black pepper to taste • paprika • ghee or unsalted butter
Clams and mussels, or whichever is available • large onion, chopped • minced garlic • carrot, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 small potato • mushrooms (previously frozen) • mixed spices • milk (about 1/2 liter) • flour • Water • garlic powder and onion powder • nutmeg • dried mint and a pinch of thyme •
yellow lentils (400 grams) • beef or chicken broth (do not use bouillon cubes) • small head garlic • small onion • Hot pepper or chili flakes (optional) • medium carrot, grated • small ripe tomato • vermicelli pasta (100 grams) • ground turmeric • cardamom pods • Salt • Black pepper •