Exploring EASY & DELICIOUS Persian Cooking! How to make Aash e Mash

split mung beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils provide similar texture and nutrition at a lower cost.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are budget-friendly and easy to use.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric and paprika can add color and flavor at a fraction of the cost.

Warm up a big pot with 4 tablespoons of olive oil.

Chop 2 medium red onions into a medium dice and add to the pot.

Cook the onions for about 10 minutes until golden brown.

Peel and chop small turnips, adding them to the pot after the onions have color.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric to the pot and stir.

Add 215g of rinsed split mung beans to the pot.

Pour in 9 cups of cold water and add stock concentrate.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.

Chop 6 spring onions for topping.

Prepare fried onions by slicing them thinly with a mandolin.

Rinse 120g of jasmine rice and add it to the pot after 45 minutes of simmering.

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