The most delicious celery stew in the world, made in the heart of an Iranian village!🥬

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken offers lower fat content while beef is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable, and frozen herbs are often less expensive.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and cook faster, while canned beans save time.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant

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

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

Add chopped celery and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened

Incorporate diced tomatoes and stir to combine

Pour in water to cover the ingredients; add bay leaves

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours until lamb is tender

Add lemon juice and cooked chickpeas; simmer for an additional 15 minutes

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs

Cooking Techniques

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