Iraqi Stew A. Spiced Mince & Chickpeas

_Info_ Most people will have difficulty thinking of food when they think of Iraq, because the country is so associated with war and destruction that it is difficult to imagine everyday life. That exists, of course, and food plays a major role in it. After the long years of embargo and warfare, there are repeatedly many goods in Iraq, and people shop daily at countless markets. However, the Iraqis have the greatest problems with the security situation and with the electricity and water supply. Much food is imported, but the country is actually rich in fruits and grains.

In the south of Iraq grow oranges, date trees, long grain rice, figs, pomegranates. In the north there is a completely different vegetation, there are fruit and nut trees, olives and cereals. These differences also characterize the cuisine.

One dish that is popular throughout the country is called kiyma, a delicious stew of seasoned mince and chickpeas.

Baharat is the herb mixture of Arabic cuisine, consisting of spicy and sweet-aromatic parts: Pepper or possibly nutmeg, cloves, chili, cinnamon are always included in it, plus coriander, cumin, new spice, cardamom, ginger and other ingredients. The mixtures are always different, each according to family tradition and taste.

Dried limes, loomi, are boiled in salt water and then dried in the sun. This way they develop

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