KHORESH KARAFS (PERSIAN LAMB AND CELERY STEW)

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A tasty and healthy stew of lamb, celery and fresh herbs. I have been making this for years and it never fails to delight guests. You can substitute beef or veal but I prefer the texture and taste of lamb with this dish. Use fresh herbs. The recipe is courtesy of www.sadaf.com

Provided by Mr Sparkle

Categories     Stew

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
1 lb stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes (lamb, veal or beef)
1/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
5 stalks celery, washed and cut into 1 inch lengths
3 cups chopped fresh parsley
1/2 chopped of fresh mint
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

Steps:

  • In a large pot, brown onions with meat in 3 tablespoons oil. Add salt, pepper, turmeric. Pour in 2 cups water. Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • In a non-stick frying pan, fry the chopped celery in 3 tablespoons oil for 10 minutes, sliming occasionally. Add chopped herbs and fry for 10 minutes longer.
  • Add the mixture of celery and herbs, and lime juice to the meat. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours longer, or until the meat and celery are tender.
  • Taste the stew and adjust seasoning accordingly. Serve hot with steamed white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.3, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 48.4, Sodium 493.9, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 18.2

Omote Joy
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Overall, this was a good stew. The lamb was tender and the celery was cooked well. However, I found the flavor to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


kamran arain
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lamb was very tender and the celery was cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Mani F
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I loved the unique flavor combination of this stew. The lamb and celery were a great match, and the spices added a nice depth of flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Anas Abdulrahman
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This stew was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the lamb was very tender. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


SIYANDA SIMON SOLANI
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this one changed my mind. The lamb was so tender and the celery added a nice crunch. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


samuel Abebe
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This recipe was a winner! The meat was fall-apart tender and the celery was cooked perfectly. The flavors were amazing, with the right amount of spice and tang. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.


Adelayo adedolapo
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This stew was a delightful journey through Persian flavors. The lamb was tender and juicy, while the celery added a unique and refreshing crunch. The broth was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices. I especially loved the addition of d