IRAN Mountain Village Cuisine: Cooking Delicious Lamb Meat Stew Gheyme!

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken reduces fat content while beef is more economical.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: regular lentils

Green lentils are similar in texture and nutrition.

dried limes

🥗Healthier: fresh limes

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Fresh limes provide acidity without the cost of dried limes.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in the lamb pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes to deepen the flavor.

Add yellow split peas, dried limes, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.

Peel and cut potatoes into thick slices, then fry until golden brown.

Once the stew is ready, adjust seasoning and stir in lemon juice.

Serve the stew hot, topped with fried potatoes and fresh herbs.

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