Thareed Qatari Vegano (Crispy Flatbread Soaked in Spiced Chickpea, Pumpkin & Loomi Broth) – Authentic Qatar Recipe

Ingredients for Thareed Qatari Vegano (Crispy Flatbread Soaked in Spiced Chickpea, Pumpkin & Loomi Broth) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cooked chickpeas, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups cubed sweet pumpkin, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup zucchini
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with pierced black lime (loomi)
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Qatar seasoning (Qatari bzar spice, turmeric, garlic, ginger, cilantro)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and pierced black lime (loomi) for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in Qatari bzar spice, turmeric, garlic, ginger, cilantro and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Qatar's kitchen.
3. Add cooked chickpeas and cubed sweet pumpkin, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in zucchini, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.