Iranian Sabzi Stew – Recipe for Sabzi Stew – How to Prepare Sabzi Stew

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Iranian Sabzi Stew – Recipe for Sabzi Stew – How to Prepare Sabzi Stew

Sabzi stew, also known as "Ghormeh Sabzi," is one of the most popular traditional dishes in Iranian cuisine. It’s known for its incredibly rich flavor and high nutritional value due to the variety of ingredients it contains, providing energy and remarkable health benefits. This dish is easy to prepare, requiring just 20 minutes for preparation and an additional 60 minutes for cooking. In this recipe, we’ll provide the ingredients for four people along with the preparation steps. We hope you enjoy this wonderful Iranian dish!

Ingredients for Sabzi Stew:

Iranian Sabzi Stew

 

  • 500 grams of lamb shank, cut into cubes.
  • 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons of oil.
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
  • 1 ½ cups of water.
  • 4 dried limes (lumi).
  • ¾ cup of canned red kidney beans.
  • 1 ½ cups of finely chopped spinach.
  • ¼ cup of finely chopped cilantro.
  • Salt to taste.
  • Black pepper to taste.

How to Prepare Sabzi Stew:

  1. Sautéing the Onions and Lamb:

    • Heat half of the oil in a suitable pot over medium heat.
    • Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften.
    • Add the turmeric and continue stirring for two minutes.
    • Increase the heat slightly and add the lamb cubes. Stir occasionally until the lamb changes color.

  2. Simmering the Stew:

    • Reduce the heat to medium, and add water, kidney beans, black pepper, and salt to the pot.
    • Once the mixture starts boiling, cover the pot, and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer until the lamb becomes tender.

  3. Adding the Greens and Dried Limes:

    • Add the chopped parsley, spinach, dried limes (lumi), and cilantro to the pot.
    • Stir gently to ensure all the ingredients are well combined.

  4. Final Cooking:

    • Cover the pot again and let the stew cook on low heat for another 20 minutes until all the flavors blend and the ingredients are fully cooked.

  5. Serving:

    • Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the stew to a serving dish.

Your Iranian Sabzi Stew is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it hot to your family or guests, and enjoy its rich flavors and nutritional benefits. Bon appétit!

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