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Persian Lamb Stew

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Slow-cooked lamb with split peas, onion and turmeric — Persia's national stew, finished with crispy fried potatoes on top.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 2 hr
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.99

Approx £11.94 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Persian Lamb Stew

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Instructions

  1. 1
    Cube the lamb. Brown in oil in a heavy pot. Add chopped onion, cook 8 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir in turmeric, cinnamon, tomato puree for 1 minute. Add stock and split peas.
  3. 3
    Pierce dried limes, add to the pot. Simmer covered 90 minutes.
  4. 4
    Slice the potatoes into matchsticks. Fry in oil until crisp and golden. Drain.
  5. 5
    Serve the stew with crispy potatoes piled on top and a scatter of parsley. Eat with rice.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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