Aab-Goosht-E Baadenjaan

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2
Aab-Goosht-E Baadenjaan - A Traditional Persian Dish
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Prep

20 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

600 g lamb shoulder or 600 g beef shoulder
50 g split peas
6 small eggplants
3 medium onions
6 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
cooking oil
salt
black pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
450
Sugar
5g
Fat
25g
Aab-Goosht-E Baadenjaan is a traditional Persian dish that translates to meat and eggplant water. It is a stew that is typically made with lamb or beef, eggplants, potatoes, onions, split peas, and spices. It's a hearty and filling meal that is perfect for cold winter days. The dish is usually served with bread or rice and can be enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner. Aab-Goosht-E Baadenjaan is a popular dish in Iran, and each region has its own variation of the recipe.

Instructions

1.Rinse the split peas, and place them in a pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 1 hour or until the split peas are tender.
2.Cut the onions into thin slices and fry them in oil until golden brown. Add the tomato paste, turmeric, salt, and black pepper, and cook for another minute.
3.Cut the eggplants into thin slices and add them to the pot with the onions. Continue cooking for 5 minutes.
4.Cut the lamb or beef shoulder into medium-size pieces, add them to the pot, and brown them on all sides.
5.Peel and cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces and add them to the pot along with 6 cups of water. Cover the pot and simmer for 1-2 hours or until the meat is tender.
6.Serve hot with bread or rice.

PROS

Aab-Goosht-E Baadenjaan is a healthy and filling meal rich in protein, vegetables, and legumes.

It is a simple and easy-to-make dish that requires just a few ingredients.

CONS

This dish takes some time to prepare and cook, so it’s not ideal if you’re short on time.

It’s a high-calorie dish, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is full of protein, fiber, and vitamins A and C from the vegetables.
The split peas in this dish are high in protein and fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels and promote digestive health.

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