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Hamin (חמין) (pronounced ḥamin), the Sephardi version of cholent popular also in Israel, derives from the Hebrew word חם – "hot", as it is always served fresh off the stove, oven, or slow cooker. The origin of this name is the Mishnaic phrase tomnin et ha’hamin (Hebrew for "bury the hot water"), which essentially provides the Rabbinical prescription for keeping food hot for the Sabbath without lighting a fire.
While there are lots and lots of variations for this very popular dish, I personally like the Moroccan variation called the Schina (pronounced s'hina). You can read more about the different varieties on the Wikipedia.

To make hamin you will require a medium sized cast iron pot, similar to what you would use over a cooking fire while on camping, but without the 3 legs or it won't fit into the oven.

Ingredients:
2 cups humus chickpeas (preferably small, hadas brand is the best), soaked in cold water overnight
1 kilo rib or shoulder beef, cut into medium sized cubes
small potatoes, 2 per serving
eggs, 1 per serving
whole garlic head, not peeled
2 large onions, chopped rough
cooking oil
salt, pepper, turmeric (כורכום)
4 Mahjoul phoenix plant fruit (תמר)

A day before, put the humus into a pot with cold water overnight. It is a very important step and you cannot skip it or otherwise you will have stomach ache like you never experienced in your life.

In a medium sized cast iron pot heat the oil and fry the onion until starting to get slightly yellow. Add meat, and close from all sides. Add humus, potatoes and eggs. Cover with water until everything is covered and then add some more (about a finger). Add salt, pepper and turmeric. Put the garlic head in the middle and the phoenix plant fruits on the sides.

Bring to boil and cook over medium flame for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 150 Celsius and transfer the pot into oven. After about 2 hours reduce heat to 120 Celsius and leave overnight.

You will wake up hungry due to all the smells your house will fill with so take that into consideration :-)