Persian Cuisine: Meat and Split Pea Stew with Eggplant, and Yogurt Dip | Khoresh Gheymeh Recipe

Authentic Persian Gheymeh Stew Recipe
Gheymeh is a traditional Persian stew made with tender meat, yellow split peas, and tangy dried
limes, topped with crispy golden fries or eggplant. Like all Persian stews, it’s served with fluffy saffron rice, making it a hearty and flavorful meal🍚. One of the best side dishes to complement this dish is Mast-o-Khiar, a refreshing cucumber yogurt dip🌱. I also served a traditional Persian syrup alongside this dish 🥃.
In this cooking vlog, you’ll explore the rich flavors of Persian cuisine and learn how to make this easy and delicious Persian stew (Khoresh Gheymeh) along with the perfect yogurt dip. Whether you're new to Middle Eastern recipes or a fan of traditional comfort food, this guide will bring the essence of Iran to your kitchen.
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What you'll see:
00:00 Introduction
00:17 Preparing Yellow Split Peas and Onions
00:50 Cooking the Stew
02:35 Making Cucumber and Yogurt Dip
03:26 Enhancing the Stew's Flavors
04:23 Making Persian Saffron Rice
04:41 Cooking Eggplant and Crispy Fries
05:48 Serving and Garnishing Gheimeh
07:05 Eating and Enjoying Rice with Stew
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🔻 Ingredients for 4 servings:
Lamb (preferably leg or shoulder): 300g (cut into small cubes)
Onions: 2 medium-sized (finely chopped)
Yellow split peas: 1 cup (washed and pre-soaked)
Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
Dried limes (Limoo Amani): 3 (or more to taste)
Potatoes: 2 large (for crispy fries)
Cinnamon sticks: 2
Cardamom pods: 2
Rosewater: 1 tablespoon
Turmeric, salt, and black pepper: To taste
Cooking oil: As needed
Brewed saffron: 2 tablespoons
Eggplants: 4 (optional)
Tomatoes: 2 (optional)
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🕐Prep Time: 30 min
& Cooking Time: 2 hours
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Check out my other video: How to Make Persian Anarbij Stew!    • Anarbij Stew | Persian Stew with Meatballs...  
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