Khoresh Ghaimeh

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prep time:
2 hr
total time:
5 hr
Makes 6 servings
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ingredients

  • Stewing lamb or beef, 750 grams
  • Split-peas, 250 grams
  • 3-4 onions
  • potatoes, 500 grams
  • 1/2 cup of cooking oil
  • 2-3 spoons of tomato paste
  • 3-4 crushed, dried limes (small ones with sour taste);
  • Freshly-squeezed lime juice can be used instead
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Spices (turmeric, paprika), 1 spoon

directions

  • 1

    Prior to cooking, soak split-peas in warm water for 2-3 hours, then drain out the water.

  • 2

    Peel and thinly slice onions, then fry in oil until golden.

  • 3

    Wash and cut meat into small pieces and fry in onions until color changes.

  • 4

    Add 3 glasses of water and bring to boil.

  • 5

    Let boil slowly for 1-1.5 hours until mostly cooked, adding more water if needed.

  • 6

    Peel and wash potatoes and cut into small pieces.

  • 7

    Add potatoes, split-peas, salt, pepper, spices and tomato paste and continue boiling slowly until cooked. Add more water if needed during cooking.

  • 8

    If using dried limes, they should be added in with the other ingredients. If using lime juice, add in towards the end and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

  • 9

    Adjust seasoning according to taste. Serve this delicious khoresht with white rice.

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