Cooking Big Cow Leg and Onions to Make Delectable Gheyme Stew

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken reduces fat content while beef is often less expensive.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: regular lentils

Green lentils are healthier and more widely available.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola is often cheaper.

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

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

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Mix in tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add yellow split peas, dried lime, and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender and peas are cooked.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

In a separate pan, fry sliced potatoes in oil until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Serve the stew hot, topped with fried potatoes and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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