Traditional Iranian Abgoosht on a Winter Night ❄️ Rustic Village Cooking with Authentic Flavor!"

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and beef is often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are high in protein and split peas are cost-effective.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add chopped onions until translucent.

Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and cinnamon; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add soaked chickpeas, water, and salt; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender.

Remove lamb and chickpeas, and blend the broth until smooth.

Return blended broth to pot and add diced potatoes; cook until potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.

Shred the lamb and return it to the pot; simmer for another 10 minutes.

Serve hot with fresh herbs and lime juice, alongside bread.

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