Beef or Lamb Jhal Faraizi

1. 1

   Boil the potatoes ahead of time and then leave them to cool.

2. 2

   Peel them and then cut them into 1/3-inch dice.

3. 3

   Pour the oil into a large, preferably nonstick frying pan and set over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   When hot, put in the cumin seeds.

5. 5

   Let them sizzle for 5 seconds.

6. 6

   Add the onions, potatoes, and green chilies.

7. 7

   Turn heat to medium.

8. 8

   Stir and fry for about 5 minutes or until the onions turn somewhat translucent.

9. 9

   Now add the meat, salt, and lots of black pepper.

10. 10

    Stir and mix for a minute.

11. 11

    Turn the heat down slightly so it is on medium low.

12. 12

    Press down on all the ingredients in the pan with a spatula to form a flat cake that covers the entire bottom.

13. 13

    Let the bottom brown for about 15 minutes.

14. 14

    You can shift and turn the pan slightly so that all of the bottom browns evenly.

15. 15

    Break up the cake and serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.