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Orman Kebabı
Medium 1 hr 40 min~430 kcal 10/10
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Khoresht Gheimeh
A Persian stew of beef, yellow split peas, tomato, dried lime, warm spices, and crisp potato sticks.
Hard⏱️ 2 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~540 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 95 min cook
- #For Guests
- #Winter
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Timeline
Total 2 h- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h 35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the stew
- 700 gr Cubed beef
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yellow lentils
- 2 adet Onions
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 adet Dried limes or lemon juice
For the spice mix
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Turmeric
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
For the topping
- 3 adet Potatoes
General
- 5 yemek kaşığı(~75 ml) Vegetable oil
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Rice pilaf
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the yellow lentils for 10 minutes and drain.
10 min10:00 - 2
Chop the onions and cut the potatoes into thin sticks.
- 3
Fry the onions in half the oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the beef, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, and turn for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the tomato paste, dried limes, and 4 cups of water, and cook the meat for 60 minutes.
1 hr60:00 - 6
Add the yellow lentils and simmer for 20 more minutes.
20 min20:00 - 7
Fry the potato sticks in the remaining oil for 8 minutes and drain.
8 min08:00 - 8
Spoon the gheimeh over rice and serve with the potato sticks.
💡 Tip: Parboil the yellow lentils for 10 minutes first; if they cook directly in the stew, they may fall apart before the meat softens.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve gheimeh with saffron rice and optional sumac onions.
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- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
32
g protein
52
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 39%Fat 37%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Khoresht Gheimeh make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Khoresht Gheimeh take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 95 minutes; 120 minutes in total.Is Khoresht Gheimeh difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Khoresht Gheimeh have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 52g, fat: 22g.Is Khoresht Gheimeh allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Khoresht Gheimeh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Khoresht Gheimeh need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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