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Aash-e Shalgham

A Persian soup of lamb, turnips and rice, seasoned with turmeric and cooked in a pan.

1 hr 15 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Serves
4

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 60 min · 75 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Mix ground meat with grated onions, salt and black pepper. Shape into small balls, and fry in oil until colour changes.

  2. 2

    Add 4-5 glasses of hot water and split peas and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Wash turnip and rice. Peel turnip and cut into a few pieces. Add both to aash. Also add turmeric, salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix well and cook over low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using fresh mint, wash and chop finely.

    20 min
  5. 5

    Fry mint in oil over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and pour over aash when serving.

    3 min

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