PERSIAN LAMB OR BEEF PUMPKIN STEW

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Make and share this Persian Lamb or Beef Pumpkin Stew recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb stew meat (lamb or beef)
2 small pumpkin
1/2 cup dried prune
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup water (optional)
1 pinch saffron, disolved in the water (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the meat and add about 1 and 1/2 cups water.
  • Add tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron and salt and pepper and sauteed onion.
  • Cook covered ata simmer for about 1 and 1/2 to two hours.
  • Meat should be tender and nearly falling apart stage.
  • You may need to add water during cooking but you shouldn't end up with more than the stated amount.
  • You don't want a watery stew.
  • In the meantime, seed the pumpkin and slice into 2X2 inch pieces and peel.
  • Brown on both sides in corn oil.
  • The pumpkin should become brown in some places and somewhat flexible but not totally cooked.
  • Add to meat and cook covered an additional 20-30 minutes until tender but not falling apart.
  • A fork should go into the pumpkin easily but not break it up.
  • Add the prunes the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • They shouldn't really cook too much but should get warm.
  • Serve over hot basmatic rice.

black Tiger
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I love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Malik sahil
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover lamb. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd.


Md Sintu
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I've never had Persian food before, but this stew was amazing! The flavors were so unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


sis is the best colour
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This stew is absolutely delicious! The lamb is so tender and the pumpkin is perfectly cooked. The flavors are amazing.


Maria Rose
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so rich and complex. I love serving it with a side of yogurt and rice.


Mandy Kenny
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The lamb is so tender and the pumpkin is so creamy. I love the addition of the spices, which give the stew a really nice flavor.


Margaret Arizola
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice or naan bread.


MD badsha Khan
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I love the combination of lamb and pumpkin in this stew. It's a really unique and flavorful dish.


henro vzyl
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I also like to add some diced carrots and potatoes to the stew for extra vegetables.


Lawrence Hunter
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The flavors in this stew are amazing! The lamb is so tender and the pumpkin adds a nice sweetness. I also love the addition of the spices, which give the stew a really complex flavor.


Amada Daniel
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This stew is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can throw all the ingredients in the pot and let it simmer away. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


Givety Nnadi
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I made this stew for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the lamb, pumpkin, and spices. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.


Abdul hussain Mallah
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This Persian lamb stew was absolutely delicious! The meat was fall-apart tender and the pumpkin was perfectly cooked. The flavors were rich and complex, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.