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Khoresh Gheimeh

Persian split pea stew - lamb with yellow split peas and dried lime. Classic.

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Servings6
DifficultyMedium

πŸ§‚ Ingredients

  • 500 g Lamb cubes
  • 200 g Yellow split peas
  • 3 Dried lime
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 Onion
  • for topping French fries

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown lamb with onion and turmeric.

    ⏱️ 15 minutes
  2. 2

    Add split peas and dried lime.

    ⏱️ 5 minutes
  3. 3

    Simmer until meat is tender.

    ⏱️ 1.5 hours
  4. 4

    Serve with rice. Top with fries.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tips

  • βœ“French fries on top is traditional
  • βœ“Dried lime is essential
  • βœ“Very Persian

πŸ”„ Variations

  • With eggplant
  • Without fries

πŸ₯— Nutrition

Per serving

Calories420
Protein28g
Carbs32g
Fat22g
Fiber8g

🏷️ Tags

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