Khoresh-e Qeimeh
A beloved Persian stew of lamb or beef with yellow split peas and dried limes, simmered until rich and sour, served over rice topped with crispy potato strips.
Cuisines
Persian
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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200 g | Yellow Split Pea |
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250 g | Lamb , cut into small cubes |
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1 large | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil , for frying |
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1 tablespoon | Tomato paste |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric , ground |
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1 teaspoon | Cinnamon , ground |
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1 teaspoon | Black Pepper , ground |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 large | Dried Lime , pierced with a fork |
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2 medium | Potato , peeled and cut into fries |
Instructions
- 1 Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water and set aside.
- 2 In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Add the meat cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- 5 Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
- 6 Add the yellow split peas and mix well.
- 7 Pour in 2 cups of water and add the dried lime.
- 8 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the meat and peas are tender.
- 9 In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil and fry the potato fries until golden and crispy.
- 10 Drain the fries on paper towels and set aside.
- 11 Once the stew is cooked, adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 12 Serve the khoresh topped with crispy fries.
Tips
For a richer flavor, let the stew simmer longer at a low heat.