Chankhi

The proportion of meat to vegetables in the chankhi should be about one to four. The vegetables are usually aubergine, tomatoes, potatoes and onions in about equal amounts. Sometimes rice is added halfway through cooking, in which case less potato is used.

Preparation is simple: the ingredients are put in an earthenware casserole, covered tightly and cooked in the oven (180°C, 350°F, gas mark 4) for 1½ hours. The meat can be left in one large piece or cut into smaller pieces. The ve