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Carrot & Dried Plum Stew_ Persian Traditional Stew (Khoresht Havij va Aaloo)

-Vegetable oil, 3 Tbsp

-Onion, 1 medium, chopped

-Beef stew, 270 g, cut into small pieces

-Split pea, 70 g

-Carrot, 200 g, cut to sticks

-Turmeric, 1 tsp

-Cinnamon, ½ tsp

-Tomato paste, 1 Tbsp

-Dried plum, 100 g

-Lemon juice, 3 Tbsp

-Boiling water, 5 cup

-Saffron, 3 threads

-Salt & pepper

-Heat the oil in a pan on a medium heat.

-Add onion and saute till golden brown.

-Stir in beef cubes with turmeric, cinnamon and black pepper. Cook beef to become brown.

-Add split peas and carrot sticks and saute for 5 minutes. Pour tomato paste and mix well.

-Stir in boiling water. Lid on. Let them cook for about 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on beef cube size. (you may add more water during cooking if needed)

-Add dried plum and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes.

-Add lemon juice, salt and saffron and cook stew for 2 more  minutes. (if you like, you may add 1 tablespoon sugar to your taste).

-Serve stew warm with rice. Enjoy your iranian traditional stew.