Ghormeh Sabzi

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Ingredients

200 grams	lamb or beef, cubed
1	large onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 cup	dried kidney beans, soaked overnight
2 cups	fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup	fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup	fresh fenugreek leaves, chopped
1	dried lime, pierced with a fork
2 cups	water
—	salt to taste
—	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.