🇴🇲 Omani Cuisine

Saloona

Omani Vegetable Curry

Prep Time 45 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 292 kcal

A vibrant, tomato-based stew loaded with seasonal vegetables and fragrant with bzar spices. The everyday Omani curry that fills kitchens with warmth and aroma.

Ingredients

2 onions, diced
3 tomatoes, diced
2 potatoes, cubed
1 eggplant, cubed
1 zucchini, sliced
2 carrots, diced
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp bzar spice
1 tsp turmeric
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 dried limes
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1 Saute onions in oil until golden. Add bzar and turmeric, stir for 1 minute.
2 Add tomato paste and fresh tomatoes. Cook until sauce thickens.
3 Add all vegetables, dried limes, and enough water to create a stew. Season with salt.
4 Simmer for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
5 Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with white rice.

Did You Know?

Every Omani household has their own saloona recipe, and it is often the first dish a young bride learns to cook for her new family.