Ghormeh Sabzi

Ghormeh Sabzi

Ghormeh Sabzi

A deeply fragrant stew of slow-cooked lamb, dried fenugreek, parsley, and kidney beans soured with dried limes — Iran's most beloved home dish.

Cuisines

Persian

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 120 min Total: 135 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Lamb 200 grams Lamb , cubed
Onion 1 Onion , large, finely chopped
vegetable oil 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
Kidney Bean 1 cup Kidney Bean , soaked overnight
Parsley 2 cups Parsley , fresh, chopped
Cilantro 1 cup Cilantro , chopped
Fenugreek Leaf 1 cup Fenugreek Leaf , fresh, chopped
Dried Lime 1 Dried Lime , pierced with a fork
water 2 cups Water
salt Salt , to taste
Black Pepper Black Pepper , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3 Add the cubed meat to the pot and brown on all sides.
  4. 4 Stir in the turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. 5 Add the soaked kidney beans and pierced dried lime to the pot.
  6. 6 Pour in 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
  7. 7 In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  8. 8 Add the chopped parsley, cilantro, and fenugreek leaves, and sauté until fragrant and slightly wilted.
  9. 9 Add the sautéed herbs to the pot with the meat and beans.
  10. 10 Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
  11. 11 Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper before serving.

Tips

For a more authentic taste, use fresh fenugreek leaves if available, or substitute with a smaller amount of dried fenugreek if necessary.