Gheimeh

Gheimeh is a traditional Iranian stew made with yellow split peas, meat, and dried lime.

Ingredients - Serves 6

Rinse the yellow split peas and soak them in water for 1 hour.
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until golden brown.
Add the cubed meat and cook until browned on all sides.
Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
Drain the soaked split peas and add them to the pot.
Add the dried limes and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat and split peas are tender.
Remove the dried limes from the pot and discard.
Serve the gheimeh hot with steamed rice and French fries on top.