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Zucchini with Yoghurt

Classic. Beefy. Juicy.

Ratings 5 from 1 votes
Cuisine
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 20 mins Cook Time: 45 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Cooking Temp 168  °C
Servings 6
Estimated Cost SAR  70
Calories 2409
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

The classic Koosa-bi-laban never gets old and is always present in some form or another in every Arab mom's Ramadan course! This healthy combo of fried beef, onions, zucchini and yoghurt never ceases to amaze the hearts of hungry (and thirsty) husbands coming home from work. Below lies a thorough guide on how to cook this infamous dish!

The Ingredients
  • 1 kilogram Zucchini
  • 2 liters Drinking Yoghurt
  • 500 grams Chopped Beef
  • 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 liter Water
  • 2 Onions
  • 1/2 cup Corn Flour
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Empty the insides of the zucchini gently

  2. Step 2

    Fry the beef and the chopped onions with a little oil while adding pine nuts and seasoning

  3. Step 3

    Fill the hollow zucchini with the mixture of beef and onions

  4. Step 4

    Fry the zucchini with a little oil and flip them until they turn red

  5. Step 5

    Boil the zucchini for 10 minutes after water boils

  6. Step 6

    Purify the zucchini from water

  7. Step 7

    Mix corn flour with water and add them to the yoghurt

  8. Step 8

    Place the mixture in a pot and whisk until it boils

  9. Final Step

    Add the zucchini and boil for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240kcal
Calories from Fat 430kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 11.99g60%
Trans Fat 21g
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 2mg1%
Potassium 4.99mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.99g8%
Protein 10g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Laban, Yoghurt, Zucchini, Koosa, Kousa
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Ziad Murad
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