PERSIAN LAMB AND CHICKPEA STEW (QORMEH SABZI)

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Persian Lamb and Chickpea Stew (Qormeh Sabzi) image

A lovely, healthy, Persian dish, which can easily be made with cuts of beef. Try it in place of your usual stew some evening! :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs lamb shoulder, finely diced
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
10 green onions, chopped thin
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves
1/2 lb fresh spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2/3 cup cooked garbanzo beans or 2/3 cup cooked red kidney beans, drained

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large heavy pan, and saute the lamb until well browned on all sides.
  • Add the onion, cooking until soft, then add salt, pepper to taste, turmeric, lemon juice, and water, bringing to a boil.
  • Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet and saute the onions, celery leaves, spinach, and parsley for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add these vegetables and the chickpeas to the meat and mix together thoroughly.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer another 20 minutes, or until meat is tender, adding water as necessary to keep up with consistency.
  • Serve with steamed basmati rice.

Malik Rashid Imran Budh
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This dish is a labor of love, but it's so worth it. The flavors are complex and delicious.


musuuza amerson
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, so I omitted it from the recipe. It still turned out great.


melid jouman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Gabriella Adiete
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted the lamb for tofu. It turned out really well!


Larry Marry
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This is the best ghormeh sabzi I've ever had! The flavors are incredible.


Nancy Madziataika
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Riyad hassan
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a hearty and flavorful stew that's perfect for a special occasion.


Mahim Khan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my ghormeh sabzi turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked the lamb.


William Biggs
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is to add a little more salt. I found it to be a bit bland.


Daniel Tamaona
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I love the vibrant green color of this dish. It's so inviting and makes me want to dig in right away.


Umar Khatab
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This was my first time making ghormeh sabzi, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to follow.


Elizabeth Haynes
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. The meat was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic.


Kenza Bouhlal
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This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and well-balanced. We'll definitely be making this again.


Qadir Butt
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Absolutely delicious! The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. The combination of spices was divine.