Dairy-Free Khoresh Gheimeh (Yellow Split Pea Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Lamb or beef
• 1 cup Yellow split peas
• 1 large Onion
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 3 whole Dried limes
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon Saffron
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Cooked rice

Instructions

1. 1Soak yellow split peas in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened.
3. 3Add lamb or beef and brown on all sides.
4. 4Stir in tomato paste, turmeric, saffron, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes.
5. 5Add soaked yellow split peas and enough water to cover the meat and peas.
6. 6Add dried limes (pierce them with a fork).
7. 7Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 1 hour, or until the meat and peas are tender.
8. 8Serve hot with cooked rice.

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