Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)

INGREDIENTS

to 5 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 cups

onions (sliced thinly)

1 1/2 lb

lamb (with bone or 1¼ lbs boneless (560 g) cut in 2 inch pieces)

1/2 tsp

turmeric

1/4 tsp

black pepper (ground )

salt (to taste)

1/4 cup

kidney beans (dried (soaked overnight))

limes (dried, whole)

3 1/2 cups

parsley (fresh, chopped)

1 1/2 cups

cilantro (fresh, chopped)

3/4 cup

green onions (fresh, chopped)

3/4 cup

fenugreek leaves (fresh, chopped or 3 tbsp dried)

1 1/2 tbsp

dried lime powder (or 2½ tbsp lemon juice (as per taste))