
Meat
Baghala ghatogh (broad beans and dill stew)
A tender lamb stew with broad beans and fresh dill, served with rice. A typically Iranian spring dish, it is often accompanied by plain yogurt or a fresh cucumber.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Riz
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Brown the lamb in oil over high heat until well coloured on all sides. Remove it.
- In the same pot, fry the sliced onions for 8 minutes, then add the garlic and tomato purée for 2 minutes.
- Return the meat, cover with water to just above it, add the turmeric, salt, pepper and cinnamon, then simmer covered for 45 minutes.
- Add the broad beans and chopped dill. Cook for another 20 minutes, until the beans are tender and the liquid has reduced slightly.
- Meanwhile, rinse the rice, cook it in boiling salted water, drain it, then place it in the pot with butter and a little water. Cover and let it crust for 20 minutes over low heat.
- Finish the stew with the lemon juice. Adjust the seasoning.
- Serve the rice with the broad bean and lamb stew, accompanied by plain yogurt.
Variations and tips
Vegetarian version. Replace the lamb with sautéed mushrooms and use a vegetable stock.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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Iran
Iran
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