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Gosht-e Sabzi (lamb with spinach) (gosht sabzi)

A lamb stew simmered with a generous amount of spinach and fresh herbs for a green, fragrant sauce. It is a much-loved family dish, served with plain white rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Brown the sliced onions in the oil over medium heat for 10 minutes, then add the chopped garlic.
  2. Add the lamb cubes and brown them for 5 minutes until well coloured, then season with the turmeric, cumin and salt.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, cover and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, wash the spinach and herbs thoroughly, then chop them finely.
  5. Wilt the spinach and herbs in a dry pan or with a little oil for 3 minutes, until they reduce.
  6. Add the cooked herbs to the meat, mix well and continue cooking covered for 25 minutes, until the lamb is tender.
  7. Finish with the lemon juice, adjust the salt and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the lamb with cooked chickpeas and add them at the end of cooking.

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