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Khoresh Gheymeh (Persian Split Pea Stew)

Name: Khoresh Gheymeh (Persian Split Pea Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: persian, middle_eastern
Ingredients: 500 g lamb stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 adet yellow onion finely chopped; 0,5 su bardağı split peas rinsed; 3 yemek kaşığı tomato paste; 3 adet dried lime pierced; 1 çay kaşığı turmeric; 0,5 çay kaşığı cinnamon; 0,25 çay kaşığı saffron ground and bloomed in 2 tbsp hot water; 2 yemek kaşığı vegetable oil; 4 su bardağı water; 2 adet potato peeled and thinly sliced into matchsticks; 1 çay kaşığı salt; 0,5 çay kaşığı black pepper freshly ground

Khoresh Gheymeh is a classic Persian split pea and lamb stew, known for its rich tomato-based sauce and aromatic spices. It's often garnished with crispy fried potatoes, offering a delightful contrast in textures. This hearty dish is traditionally served with fluffy basmati rice.

Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif

Toplam süre: 2 sa. 25 dk.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Orta
Porsiyon başına: 419 kcal

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

500 glamb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 adetyellow onion, finely chopped
0,5 su bardağısplit peas, rinsed
3 yemek kaşığıtomato paste
3 adetdried lime, pierced
1 çay kaşığıturmeric
0,5 çay kaşığıcinnamon
0,25 çay kaşığısaffron, ground and bloomed in 2 tbsp hot water
2 yemek kaşığıvegetable oil
4 su bardağıwater
1 çay kaşığısalt
0,5 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

2 adetpotato, peeled and thinly sliced into matchsticks

Ekipman

slotted spoon · large pot · dutch oven · frying pan · cutting board · knife

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
2
Add the lamb stew meat and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
Yaklaşık 7 dk.
Aşçının notu: Browning the meat adds depth of flavor to the stew.
3
Add the chopped yellow onion to the same pot and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
Yaklaşık 8 dk.
4
Stir in the turmeric and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
5
Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 3-5 minutes until it darkens in color and smells fragrant.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: Cooking the tomato paste deeply enhances its flavor.
6
Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the rinsed split peas, water, pierced dried limes, salt, and black pepper.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 90 minutes, or until the lamb is tender and the split peas are cooked through.
Yaklaşık 1 sa. 30 dk.
Aşçının notu: Check occasionally and add more hot water if the stew becomes too thick.
8
In the last 15 minutes of cooking, stir in the cinnamon and the bloomed saffron.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: Adding saffron at the end preserves its delicate aroma and color.
9
While the stew simmers, prepare the potato garnish. Heat a small amount of vegetable oil in a separate pan over medium-high heat.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
10
Fry the thinly sliced potato matchsticks until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
Aşçının notu: Fry potatoes in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
11
Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
12
Ladle the Khoresh Gheymeh into serving bowls and garnish generously with the crispy fried potatoes.
Yaklaşık 1 dk.
Aşçının notu: Serve immediately with basmati rice.

Porsiyon başına

Besin değerleri

59%Puan

Kalori: 418,5kcal
Protein: 34,4g
Karbonhidrat: 37,6g
Yağ: 14,1g
Lif: 6,5g
Şeker: 5,2g

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Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

Store leftover Khoresh Gheymeh in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yeniden ısıtma

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed, or in the microwave.