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Gheymeh Stew Recipe

A traditional Persian stew made with split peas, meat, and dried lime.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Persian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup split peas rinsed
  • 500 g lamb or beef cut into cubes
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 dried limes pierced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 cups water

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden.
  • 2. Add the meat cubes and turmeric. Cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
  • 3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • 4. Add the split peas, dried limes, water, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • 5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 hours or until the meat and split peas are tender. Stir occasionally.
  • 6. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with rice.

Notes:

This stew is even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Persian, Stew
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