Thareed – Strengthening Meal

In this article, I will give you all the information about Thareed . Thareed Is A Strengthening Meal – Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) once said, “The status that Aa’isha ( Prophet’s Wife ) occupies amongst women is like the status that Thareed enjoys amongst all foods.” [Ref. Bukhaari 5428] Thareed is made of bread, which is the best of all gravies, and from bread, which is the best of all foods. Thareed is then prepared when the two are mixed, a meal that is most nutritious.

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Thareed Is A Strengthening Meal

Ingredients For Thareed,

•  1lb meat pieces with bones (lamb, chicken, goat, veal or beef)

• 1 small onion (finely chopped)

• 1/2 to 2/3 Butternut Squash depending on the size (peeled and sliced into big chunks). This should equal about 2 cups of butternut  squash.

• 1/2 teaspoon of allspice

• 1 Tablespoon of salt (start with less and add more to suit your taste).

• Pinch of black pepper

• 7 cardamom pods (crushed so they are slightly open)

• 1 pinch of cinnamon stick (about 1 inch in length).

• 1 bay leaf

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil, or preferably ghee

• 5 cups of water

Method,

Rinse meat with bones. Set aside.

Add oil/ghee to a medium-sized pot on medium heat.

Add onions and sauté until soft and golden.

Add meat and sauté with the onions until the meat has been browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).

Add spices

Add 5 cups of water, and bring it to a boil.

Let the meat cook over medium heat (depending on the intensity of your stove) for about 90 minutes. Check to see when meat is soft and falls apart easily. Stir often so nothing sticks on the bottom of your pot.

Once the meat is soft, add the squash pieces. Add ½ cup of water if the broth level does not fully immerse the squash. Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until squash is soft.

Once squash is soft (but not mush), turn off the stove.

optional: top with nuts and yogurt on the side

Serve with homemade bread, preferably barley bread.