Persian Lamb Stew

turmeric

black pepper

salt (if salt sensitive, you may want to use less and salt to taste at the end of cooking)

crushed red pepper flakes

extra virgin olive oil

medium onions, minced

lbs lamb meat cut into chunks for stewing (leg meat works well, it cooks up very tender)

tomato paste

fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

steamed basmati rice for serving