Abgoosht (Traditional Persian Stew) - Cooking with MY MOM

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and can be cheaper.

Combine all ingredients in a pot and cook until done.

Strain the dish, mashing the solids as gusht kubideh.

Serve the broth separately with flatbread.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary