Khoresh Gheymeh (Meat and Split Pea Stew)

 

Here’s a detailed recipe for Khoresh Gheymeh, a conventional Persian stew made with gentle meat, split peas, tomatoes, and dried lime.

 

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

For the stew:

500 g (1 lb) lamb or beef, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 cup dried yellow cut up peas, rinsed

1 big onion, finely chopped

2-three cloves garlic, minced

three medium tomatoes, grated or 1 can (four hundred g) overwhelmed tomatoes

1 tsp turmeric

half tsp cinnamon (optional)

1/4 tsp black pepper

Salt, to flavor

2-3 tbsp vegetable oil

Optional garnish:

2 cups French fries (for the traditional topping)

Instructions

1. Sauté onions and meat:

Heat the oil in a huge pot over medium warmness.

Add onions and sauté until golden.

Add the beef and turmeric; brown the beef on all facets.

2. Add tomatoes and spices:

Stir within the grated or canned tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon (if the use of), salt, and pepper.

Cook for five-7 mins till the tomatoes are slightly decreased.

3. Add split peas and dried limes:

Add the rinsed break up peas and three-four cups of water (sufficient to cover the beef and peas).

Pierce the dried limes with a fork and drop them in.

Bring to a boil, then reduce warmness to low.

4. Simmer:

 Cover and allow simmer lightly for 1.Five–2 hours, stirring once in a while, till the beef is tender and the split peas have softened.

Check the liquid stage and add water if wanted.

5. Prepare non-obligatory French fries:

Traditionally, Khoresh Gheymeh is served with a sprinkle of French fries on top. Fry or bake them while the stew simmers.

6. Serve:

Remove dried limes earlier than serving (or ruin them in for extra tang).

Serve the stew warm over saffron rice, with French fries on pinnacle if desired.

Tips:

Dried lime offers the signature tangy flavor—don’t bypass it! If unavailable, you can use 2-3 tbsp lime juice at the cease.

Consistency: Khoresh Gheymeh must be slightly thick, nearly like a hearty stew. Adjust water as wished.

Vegetarian version: Replace meat with mushrooms or eggplant.

If you need, I also can give you a shortcut version with stress cooker or Instant Pot that speeds it up without losing the flavor.

Do you want me to try this.