Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 unit

onion

finely chopped

4.75 tbsp

cooking oil

1 tsp

turmeric

1.69 cup

water

6 unit

dried limes

0.75 cup

kidney beans

Canned

1 tsp

salt

to taste

0.5 tsp

black pepper

to taste

1 cup

green onion

Finely chopped

1.5 cup

spinach

finely chopped

0.5 cup

parsley

finely chopped

4 tbsp

cilantro

finely chopped, optional

4 tbsp

garlic chives

finely chopped, Tareh

4 tbsp

fenugreek seeds

finely chopped, also called shanbelileh, optional

Step 1
~7 min

Trim meat and cut into 3/4" cubes.

Step 2
~7 min

Fry finely chopped onion over medium heat in half of the cooking oil until golden.

Step 3
~7 min

Add turmeric and fry for 2 more minutes.

Step 4
~7 min

Increase heat, add meat cubes and stir over high heat until meat changes color and begins to turn brown.

Step 5
~7 min

Reduce heat.

Step 6
~7 min

Add water, drained kidney beans, salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 7
~7 min

Cover and simmer gently for about an hour or until meat is tender.

Step 8
~7 min

Fry potatoes over high heat in the remaining oil until lightly browned.

Step 9
~7 min

Add potatoes to sauce, leaving oil in the pan.

Step 10
~7 min

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 11
~7 min

Add prepared vegetables (finely chopped green onion, spinach, parsley, cilantro, garlic chives, fenugreek seeds) to frying pan and fry over medium heat until wilted.

Step 12
~7 min

Add fried vegetables to sauce, then add dried limes (or lime juice), cover and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Step 13
~7 min

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper and serve hot with white rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with white rice

Serve with yogurt

Serve with flatbread

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Salad Shirazi (Persian cucumber and tomato salad)
Torshi (Persian pickled vegetables)

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Iran

Cultural Significance

A popular and traditional Persian stew, often served at family gatherings and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Nowruz (Persian New Year)

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family Meal
Celebration
Comfort Food

Popularity Score

65/100

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