PERSIAN LAMB OR BEEF PUMPKIN STEW

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Make and share this Persian Lamb or Beef Pumpkin Stew recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb stew meat (lamb or beef)
2 small pumpkin
1/2 cup dried prune
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 medium onion, chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup water (optional)
1 pinch saffron, disolved in the water (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown the meat and add about 1 and 1/2 cups water.
  • Add tomato paste, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron and salt and pepper and sauteed onion.
  • Cook covered ata simmer for about 1 and 1/2 to two hours.
  • Meat should be tender and nearly falling apart stage.
  • You may need to add water during cooking but you shouldn't end up with more than the stated amount.
  • You don't want a watery stew.
  • In the meantime, seed the pumpkin and slice into 2X2 inch pieces and peel.
  • Brown on both sides in corn oil.
  • The pumpkin should become brown in some places and somewhat flexible but not totally cooked.
  • Add to meat and cook covered an additional 20-30 minutes until tender but not falling apart.
  • A fork should go into the pumpkin easily but not break it up.
  • Add the prunes the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • They shouldn't really cook too much but should get warm.
  • Serve over hot basmatic rice.

ALTAF ZAIB
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This was my first time making Persian lamb stew and it turned out great! The lamb was tender and juicy, and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness. The spices were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ToyotaTacoma23
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Loved this stew! The lamb and pumpkin were cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. Definitely a keeper!


osman Elhosry
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The stew was easy to make and the results were amazing! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the pumpkin added a creamy sweetness. The spices were perfect and gave the stew a wonderful aroma. This is definitely a dish that I will be making again


Salman King007
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I found the stew to be a bit too oily. I would recommend using less oil next time.


Virendar Singh
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This stew was absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness. The spices were perfectly balanced and gave the stew a warm and inviting aroma. I will definitely be making this again!


Brenda Ibarra
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The stew was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


SOUTHERN LADY
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This stew was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the tender lamb and creamy pumpkin. Will definitely be making this again for my next gathering.


El Monte King
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I loved the combination of lamb and pumpkin in this stew. It was a unique and delicious dish that I will definitely be making again.


Nirmala pariyar
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The stew was a bit too spicy for my taste, but the lamb was very tender and flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Kushal kushmi
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This was a really easy stew to make and it turned out so delicious! The lamb and pumpkin cooked perfectly and the spices were just right. Will definitely be making this again.


Rasel Shah
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I'm not usually a fan of lamb, but this stew changed my mind. The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the pumpkin added a nice sweetness. Definitely making this again!


Zahara Mbabazi
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This Persian lamb stew was an explosion of flavors! The lamb was tender and juicy, the pumpkin added a creamy sweetness, and the spices gave it a warm and inviting aroma. My family devoured it in minutes!