Abgoosht (Persian Lamb Shank and Potato Stew)
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients:
  • 5 small lamb shanks
  • 1 cup dried white beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium carrot, cut into large pieces
  • 4 tomatoes, cut each one into 4 pieces
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
  • 5 dried limes (you can find dried limes at any Iranian store)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:

First drain the beans.

Place the lamb shanks, onion, chickpeas, white beans, garlic, carrot, dried limes, turmeric powder, cinnamon, and tomatoes in a large pot.

Add 9-10 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover the pot and cook for 2 hours.

When meat is almost cooked, add the tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cover the pot and continue cooking for 2 hours.

Then add potato and cook covered on low heat until potatoes are tender.

When all the ingredients are fully cooked, discard the carrot and garlic. Adjust the seasoning and serve warm.

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