Description
A delicious Persian dish featuring tender marinated meat cooked with aromatic spices and finished with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg lamb or beef, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 250 ml chicken or beef stock
- 20 g chopped fresh parsley
- 10 g chopped fresh mint
- Steamed rice or flatbread for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb or beef cubes with turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat the meat evenly and marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the onions. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Add the marinated meat to the skillet and sear, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Stir in pomegranate molasses and lemon juice, coating the meat well. Cook for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Pour in chicken or beef stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 60 to 90 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce is thickened.
- Stir in chopped parsley and mint just before serving, reserving some for garnish.
- Present with steamed rice or flatbread, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
Notes
- Marinating the meat for longer enhances the flavors.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Can substitute chicken for lamb or beef for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg