Gluten-Free Khoresh Gheimeh (Yellow Split Pea Stew)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Lamb or beef
• 1 cup Yellow split peas
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 whole Dried limes
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 1/4 tsp Saffron threads
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 cups Basmati rice

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak yellow split peas in water for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2Cut the lamb or beef into small cubes.
3. 3In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until softened.
4. 4Add the lamb or beef cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
5. 5Stir in the tomato paste and turmeric. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. 6Add the soaked and drained yellow split peas, dried limes, and enough water to cover the meat and peas. Bring to a simmer.
7. 7Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the meat and peas are tender.
8. 8Season with salt, pepper, and saffron threads.
9. 9Serve hot with cooked basmati rice.

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