Gheimeh Recipe: The Easiest Iranian Stew

Gheimeh Recipe is one of the most famous and oldest Iranian dishes that is cooked in all cities of this country. Most Iranians love this delicious dish and prepare it at least once a week for lunch or dinner.

Gheimeh Recipe is made with split peas, which are cooked with rice in most parties or religious ceremonies. This authentic stew is very nutritious and rich in protein and various vitamins, and it is very easy to prepare. This dish is different from Gheymeh Rizeh and is eaten with cooked rice. Tomato paste is used in many Iranian dishes.

Ingredients for Gheimeh Recipe: The Easiest Iranian Stew

All legumes must be placed in water before use to reduce their bloating. Place split peas in water for 2 to 3 hours before use to reduce their bloating.

The next point is to choose meat, which should be lamb and must be fresh and of good quality.

This recipe is suitable for 6 to 8 people.

Split peas	250 Grams
Mutton	250 Grams
Paste	2 Tablespoons
Onion	1 Pc
Cinnamon, cardamom and rose water	As needed
Oil	2 Tablespoons
Dried lime	3 Pc
Brewed saffron	1 Tablespoon
Salt, pepper, turmeric	As needed

How to make Gheimeh Recipe: The Easiest Iranian Stew

Step 1

First, put a suitable container such as a copper pot on the heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil to it. Peel the onion and chop it into small pieces and add it to the oil.

Step 2

Cut the meat into small pieces the size of walnuts and add it to the half-fried onions. After the meat changes color, add the tomato paste to it and fry.

Step 3

Remove the split peas from the water and add them to the meat and fry for 2 minutes. Frying the split peas prevents them from being mashed.

Step 4

At this stage, add a small piece of cinnamon stick or a teaspoon of cinnamon along with 2 cardamoms and a spoon of rose water to the cobs and add 3 glasses of water to this stew and add salt, pepper and turmeric to it.

Step 5

Dried lime have a sour and bitter taste and to remove its bitterness, cut their body with a knife and put them in water for 5 minutes. After that, add the lemons to the stew.

It takes 3 hours to cook this stew completely and if the water decreases during cooking, add the required amount of lukewarm water.

Benefits of Gheimeh Recipe: The Easiest Iranian Stew

• High Protein
• Vitamin B
• High Fiber and Improved Digestive System Function
• Increase Energy
• Strengthen Bones

Disadvantages of Gheimeh Recipe: The Easiest Iranian Stew

• Heart Problems
• Constipation and Digestive Problems
• High Bloating
• Diabetic Problems
• Increase Blood Pressure

Conclusion

Gheimeh Recipe is an incredibly delicious dish that must be eaten with rice. The presence of cooked rice ensures that the body gets the fiber and carbohydrates it needs. Along with this stew, you can use fried eggplant or fried potatoes, which will make it taste better. Prepare this delicious dish and share your thoughts with us.