Tawa also known as Tapsi

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)