Ghormeh Sabzi

قورمه سبزی · Ghormeh Sabzi

Ingredients12

• lamb shoulder700 g
• yellow onion2
• vegetable oil4 tbsp
• turmeric1 tsp
• fresh parsley200 g
• fresh cilantro150 g
• fresh chives100 g
• dried fenugreek leaves2 tbsp
• dried red kidney beans150 g
• dried Persian limes4
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

1. Soak the kidney beans in water overnight, then drain.
2. Chop the onions and sauté them in oil until golden, then add turmeric and cubed lamb and brown on all sides.
3. Finely chop the parsley, cilantro, and chives, then fry them with the fenugreek in a little oil until dark green and fragrant.
4. Add the herbs, soaked beans, pierced dried limes, salt, and pepper to the meat, cover with water, and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer gently, partly covered, for about 2 hours until the meat and beans are tender and the stew is thick.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with steamed rice.