Mullah Rob (Sudanese Tangy Spiced Yogurt, Tomato & Chickpea Stew) – Authentic Sudan Recipe

Ingredients for Mullah Rob (Sudanese Tangy Spiced Yogurt, Tomato & Chickpea Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) simmered chickpeas and potatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups tangy yogurt and tomato gravy, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup topped with sizzling garlic-dill butter and served with asida or rice
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Sudan seasoning (fresh or dried dill, coriander, cumin, turmeric)
• 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 garlic for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in fresh or dried dill, coriander, cumin, turmeric and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Sudan's kitchen.
3. Add simmered chickpeas and potatoes and tangy yogurt and tomato gravy, 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 topped with sizzling garlic-dill butter and served with asida or rice, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.