Abgoosht How Anyone Can Make a Perfect Persian Abgoosht (Dizi) Iranian Abgoosht Perfect Recipeآبگوشت

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils cook faster and are lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Add chopped tomato and cook until it breaks down, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and stir to combine.

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

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until lamb is tender.

Add soaked chickpeas and potatoes; cook for an additional 30-40 minutes until soft.

Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.

Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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