Follow these steps for perfect results
onion
finely chopped
cooking oil
turmeric
water
dried limes
kidney beans
Canned
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste
green onion
Finely chopped
spinach
finely chopped
parsley
finely chopped
cilantro
finely chopped, optional
garlic chives
finely chopped, Tareh
fenugreek seeds
finely chopped, also called shanbelileh, optional
Trim meat and cut into 3/4" cubes.
Fry finely chopped onion over medium heat in half of the cooking oil until golden.
Add turmeric and fry for 2 more minutes.
Increase heat, add meat cubes and stir over high heat until meat changes color and begins to turn brown.
Reduce heat.
Add water, drained kidney beans, salt and black pepper to taste.
Cover and simmer gently for about an hour or until meat is tender.
Fry potatoes over high heat in the remaining oil until lightly browned.
Add potatoes to sauce, leaving oil in the pan.
Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add prepared vegetables (finely chopped green onion, spinach, parsley, cilantro, garlic chives, fenugreek seeds) to frying pan and fry over medium heat until wilted.
Add fried vegetables to sauce, then add dried limes (or lime juice), cover and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper and serve hot with white rice.
Expert advice for the best results
Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
Soak the dried limes in hot water for 30 minutes before adding to the stew to soften them.
Adjust the amount of dried limes to your preference for sourness.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Serve hot in a bowl with a side of white rice. Garnish with fresh herbs.
Serve with white rice
Serve with yogurt
Serve with flatbread
Balances the herbal and sour flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
A popular and traditional Persian stew, often served at family gatherings and celebrations.
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