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Abgoosht (Dizi) – Persian Chickpea Stew
Abgoosht (Dizi) – Persian Chickpea Stew
✅ Description
Abgoosht, also known as Dizi, is one of Iran's oldest dishes. This hearty stew is made with lamb, chickpeas, tomatoes, potatoes, and spices, then pounded and served – a taste of culture in a pot.
🥣 Ingredients:
- 300g lamb or beef with bone
- 1 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight)
- 2 potatoes
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- Turmeric, salt, pepper, Limu Omani (dried lime)
👨🍳 Preparation:
- Sauté the meat with onions and turmeric.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chickpeas & limes.
- Add water and simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Add potatoes after 1 hour.
- Finally, drain the soup, mash the ingredients and serve separately.