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Vegan Khoresh Gheymeh

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Vegan Khoresh Gheymeh

Recipe by Plant-Based Persian

A Persian lentil stew with jackfruit 

  • Total Time2 hours
  • Yield5 People 1x
  • DietVegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow split peas (rinsed and soaked in warm water for at least 1 hr)
  • Cooking oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup tomato purée
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2.5 cups warm water
  • 2 Tbsp. ground dried lime or 4 Persian dried limes
  • French Fries (optional - Pik-Nik is popular)

Instructions

  1. Drain the can of jackfruit and rinse. Put the jackfruit in a cheesecloth or nut bag and squeeze to remove the excess liquid. Set aside.
  2. Add 1 Tbsp. oil to a medium pot on medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 more minutes.
  4. Add the spices (except the dried lime powder) and stir.
  5. Add the tomato puree and tomato paste and cook for 3 more minutes.
  6. Add the jackfruit.
  7. Add the water and the split peas and the dry lemon powder. Stir, cover and cook until the split peas are tender (about 30 minutes). Add more water as needed. It should not be too thick. I usually add about another 1 cup water.
  8. Assemble the khoresh for baking – in a medium glass baking dish, assemble half the fried/baked eggplant. Pour the stew over it. Place the remaining fried/baked eggplant on top. Cover with foil (poke a few holes in the foil with a fork), and cook for 40 to 50 minutes until the eggplant is tender and well cooked.
  9. Garnish with French fries! You can make your own French fries or use ready-made French fries. We used the Pik-Nik ready-made shoestring French fries in the picture above. 
  10. Serve with Persian rice. Noosh-e-Jan (Enjoy!)

Notes

Prepare french fries – it is so good! 1 medium Russet potato (sliced thinly), tossed with oil, salt, and pepper, and baked at 400F for 20 minutes

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 90 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Iranian/Persian

Find it online: https://plantbasedpersian.com/khoresh-e-gheymeh/