Kurdish Tawa (Tepsi)

Tawa, also known as Tepsi, is a traditional Kurdish casserole dish combining succulent chicken and hearty vegetables, all coated in a flavorful sauce. It's a versatile recipe that can be adjusted to suit your preference, whether you favor chicken, beef, lamb, or a vegetarian option. This dish is best enjoyed with rice or naan, making it a wholesome meal that's straightforward yet rich in flavor.

Ingredients

🍗 2 chicken breasts
🥔 3 potatoes
🍆 2 long purple eggplants
🧅 1 large onion
🧄 3 cloves of garlic
🌶️ 1 bell pepper (any color)
🍅 1 cup cherry tomatoes
🌶️ Green chilis or any hot pepper of choice
🫒 1/2 cup olive oil (use less if you like)
🥄 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🍋 2 teaspoons lemon pepper
🧂 2 teaspoons salt
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
🥄 1/2 teaspoon cumin
🧴 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
🍅 15oz tomato sauce
🌿 Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2- Prepare Ingredients:

• Peel, wash, chop, and dice the chicken and all vegetables to roughly the same size for even cooking.

3- Make Sauce:

• In the bottom of a casserole dish, combine olive oil, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon pepper, salt, chili flakes, cumin, balsamic vinegar, and tomato sauce.
• Whisk together until you have a homogeneous sauce.

4- Mix Ingredients:

• Add the diced chicken, potatoes, eggplants, onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the dish.
• Mix everything thoroughly to coat all the ingredients in the sauce.

5- Add Toppings:

• Place the cherry tomatoes and hot peppers on top of the mixture.

6- Cover Dish:

• Cover the casserole dish with a wet piece of parchment paper to retain moisture.

7- Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 hours.

8- Garnish and Serve:

• Once cooked, remove from the oven.
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
• Serve hot, either on a bed of rice or with naan bread. Enjoy your flavorful Tawa!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1.5 hours
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Calories: Approximately 450 per serving
Proteins: 25g
Fats: 20g
Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
Equipment: Oven, casserole dish, whisk, knife, chopping board

Cooking Tips

• Ensure that all vegetables and meat are cut to similar sizes to ensure even cooking.
• Adjust spice levels to your taste preferences by varying the amount of chili flakes and peppers.

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Kurdish Tawa (Tepsi)