SAEDNEWS: Step-by-Step Recipe for Black-Eyed Pea Abgoosht with Important Cooking Tips for This Traditional Iranian Nutritious Dish
Abgoosht is one of the most beloved traditional Iranian dishes. By adding black-eyed peas, it gains a richer flavor and a more satisfying texture. This warm and nutritious meal is ideal for cold days or family gatherings. Below is a step-by-step guide to preparing abgoosht with black-eyed peas.
Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
Stewing meat | 500 g |
Onions | 2 |
Large potatoes | 2 |
Black-eyed peas | 1 cup |
Mixed herbs (leek, parsley, fenugreek) | 300 g |
Tomatoes | 2 |
Dried limes (limoo amani) | 4 |
Turmeric | 1 tsp |
Tomato paste | 1 tbsp |
Mixed spices | 1 tsp |
Salt & pepper | to taste |
Garlic | 3 cloves |
Oil | as needed |
Rinse the black-eyed peas and soak them for a few hours. Wash the meat and drain it. Clean and finely chop the herbs (leek, parsley, fenugreek). Peel and chop the garlic and onions.
Heat some oil in a pot. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft. Add turmeric and mixed spices and stir briefly to release their aroma. Then add garlic and sauté lightly.
Add the meat to the pot. Pour in about 2 cups of water, then add salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until the meat starts to soften.
In a separate pan, sauté the second chopped onion until golden. Add the chopped herbs and cook for a few minutes. Set aside.
Peel and quarter the potatoes. Add soaked black-eyed peas and the sautéed onion-herb mixture to the meat pot. Score the dried limes slightly and add them as well.
Cut tomatoes into quarters and add them to the pot. Add tomato paste, then lower the heat and let everything cook slowly until the stew thickens and flavors blend.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Your black-eyed pea abgoosht is ready. Serve it hot with fresh bread and herbs.
Soak black-eyed peas for at least 2 hours for better texture and digestion.
Add dried limes toward the end of cooking to preserve their aroma.
If the stew becomes too thick, add a little hot water.
If it is too thin, let it simmer longer to reduce.
It can also be served with rice if desired.
