Khoresh-e Qeimeh

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Ingredients

200 g	yellow split peas
250 g	lamb or beef, cut into small cubes
1 large	onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons	vegetable oil
1 tablespoon	tomato paste
1 teaspoon	turmeric
1 teaspoon	ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon	ground black pepper
—	salt to taste
2 cups	water
1 large	dried lime (limoo amani)
2 medium	potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
1 cup	vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water and set aside.
2. 2 In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. 3 Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4 Add the meat cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
5. 5 Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt.
6. 6 Add the yellow split peas and mix well.
7. 7 Pour in 2 cups of water and add the dried lime.
8. 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. 9 In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil and fry the potato fries until golden and crispy.
10. 10 Drain the fries on paper towels and set aside.
11. 11 Once the stew is cooked, adjust seasoning if necessary.
12. 12 Serve the khoresh topped with crispy fries.