tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post8926626373604979551..comments2024-03-26T10:41:38.466-04:00Comments on Turmeric & Saffron: Khoresh Gheymeh: A Traditional Iranian Dish with Meat and Yellow Split PeasAzita Mehranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-13981466574673359062018-06-10T10:50:14.033-04:002018-06-10T10:50:14.033-04:00hi azita joon I found the missing element at last ...hi azita joon I found the missing element at last ! and that was the addition of rosewater ! now I can enjoy my mum's cooking as I used to 40 years ago ! thank you .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390234098564654606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-26567916957274056832018-04-07T15:09:37.035-04:002018-04-07T15:09:37.035-04:00I am British and was introduced to Iranian food re...I am British and was introduced to Iranian food recently when I visited an Iranian restaurant and loved the food as well as the enthusiasm of the head Chef. I stumbled across your site whilst searching for Iranian recipe. The Khoresh Gheymeh is absolutely delicious as well as you recipe for Mahi Shekampur which I cooked for Easter and the Family adored it.<br />Please continue the good work and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-22364862423457378592017-07-08T15:33:38.639-04:002017-07-08T15:33:38.639-04:00I drjeddmons on my own they were golden brown at t...I drjeddmons on my own they were golden brown at the time and for the cook I cut them in half and reseeded the. As well to avoid a bitter taste.....it works so u can improvise with Ur own home made dried lemons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748195604875376839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-46945763223460655022016-04-23T19:36:27.091-04:002016-04-23T19:36:27.091-04:00Made this recipe today. It was great. I used less ...Made this recipe today. It was great. I used less beef and more split peas, and fresh tomatoes processed in a blender, but kept all the same spices. It turned out really good. Thank you!<br />Cooking Rookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920230986620892610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-38744978887536194242016-03-20T18:53:55.784-04:002016-03-20T18:53:55.784-04:00Happy Nowruz Donna! Happy Nowruz Donna! Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-7649323722183501312016-03-20T15:26:48.530-04:002016-03-20T15:26:48.530-04:00Happy Nowruz Azita... It worked about better this ...Happy Nowruz Azita... It worked about better this time. I found dried Limons at a local Mediterranean market even here in the upper Midwest of Wisconsin. Makes a big difference. Interesting, I am from the East Bay of SF too and only now appreciating the food I had at my fingertips. Thanks again.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652853859895805702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-5106649503352177342015-12-30T23:14:00.798-05:002015-12-30T23:14:00.798-05:00You may cook the peas separately and add them to t...You may cook the peas separately and add them to the stew in the last hour of simmering. We want them fully cooked and soft but not mushy.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-51147506778976445352015-12-26T17:01:56.718-05:002015-12-26T17:01:56.718-05:00My first attempt at cooking Gheymah (sp ?) was ta...My first attempt at cooking Gheymah (sp ?) was tasteful to me. The peas I added later were too crunchy but I'll try again. The flavor was great!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-65558554680153924302015-10-31T09:25:25.908-04:002015-10-31T09:25:25.908-04:00Excellent recipe! As in France's countryside p...Excellent recipe! As in France's countryside persian ingredients are not common, I replaced the dried lemon with 2 pierced candied lemons sold by moroccan sellers on the market. It was really delicious served with saffron rice. I also added some dried raisins about 30 minutes before end of the cooking time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-84502993530956204262015-03-06T13:04:17.753-05:002015-03-06T13:04:17.753-05:00You can check your local Indian grocery store for ...You can check your local Indian grocery store for "Chana Dal", it is the same thing as yellow split peas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-39568069332551791392015-03-06T13:03:47.906-05:002015-03-06T13:03:47.906-05:00I just made this last night and it was delicious! ...I just made this last night and it was delicious! Thank you for these recipes. They really bring a small piece of home to a foreign country!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-71981640611762925132015-02-18T20:22:45.022-05:002015-02-18T20:22:45.022-05:00You may use green split peas.You may use green split peas.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-44278480520067467562015-02-13T17:03:43.509-05:002015-02-13T17:03:43.509-05:00Can I substitue green split peas or lentils for th...Can I substitue green split peas or lentils for the yellow split peas? I can't find any locally :/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352311661542186075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-46130146348781715322014-11-04T09:07:30.037-05:002014-11-04T09:07:30.037-05:00Thank you so much Ellie joon!xThank you so much Ellie joon!xAzita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-8062853061929221962014-11-03T22:57:52.612-05:002014-11-03T22:57:52.612-05:00Love from New Zealand. I am Persian and could cook...Love from New Zealand. I am Persian and could cook most of Persian popular dishes. But the tricks and hints you have shared in your recipes are great. I feel like a chef when I cook your recipes :D Ellienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-50925385901537768612014-08-17T00:19:44.103-04:002014-08-17T00:19:44.103-04:00My husband is a white boy who was so sure this rec...My husband is a white boy who was so sure this recipe didn't call for cinnamon. He claims he has a very sensitive palate. Now that he lost this bet to me he has to massage my feet for a very very long time.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08442962628267715234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-72246934652487882014-08-14T17:41:56.048-04:002014-08-14T17:41:56.048-04:00I love this site! This is the only site I found cl...I love this site! This is the only site I found close to my families recipes. I have no idea where to start and this makes me so excited to get cooking.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-48264644272964674382014-06-14T16:18:03.895-04:002014-06-14T16:18:03.895-04:00I came to this stew from a different direction, ha...I came to this stew from a different direction, having eaten it in a Persian restaurant and then asked the lady in the Persian grocery store how to make it. So I ended up using ground lemon (sold by her) which is translated on the label as GROUND LEMON OMANI. Less than a teaspoon is enough, and much easier than boiling dried lemons. The stew is unbelievably good and I don't think it would be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-79440021806584015802014-05-21T00:24:52.750-04:002014-05-21T00:24:52.750-04:00Coco jan, thank you and Happy Birthday to your Mom...Coco jan, thank you and Happy Birthday to your Mom! xAzita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-7958434820398136252014-05-20T18:36:05.461-04:002014-05-20T18:36:05.461-04:00Made this for my Mom's bday last night and it ...Made this for my Mom's bday last night and it was a hit!<br />Merci, Azita joon. xoxoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-25888550503966636762014-05-19T13:20:52.392-04:002014-05-19T13:20:52.392-04:00Azita joon, today is my mom's bday and this is...Azita joon, today is my mom's bday and this is her favourite khoresht. I'm going to make your recipe. Can't wait! xoxoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-41862669908403908972014-04-17T23:03:06.048-04:002014-04-17T23:03:06.048-04:00 Hi Azita joon! I made this today and it tasted ex... Hi Azita joon! I made this today and it tasted excellent. Loved the addition of rosewater. Can you give me some tips on how to make the fried potatoes? I like them crispy. Mine turned out soggy and it was very hard to fry them evenly because they stuck together. Thank you. MaryamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-88624096342510470772014-04-17T05:38:15.750-04:002014-04-17T05:38:15.750-04:00yum yum ! My American bf wants to have it with pas...yum yum ! My American bf wants to have it with pasta !! :PLilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-25556531586503507172014-01-17T00:52:42.405-05:002014-01-17T00:52:42.405-05:00You can find dried limes at most Persian/Iranian g... You can find dried limes at most Persian/Iranian grocery stores and you may use lime juice instead of dried limes. I made some minor changes in the original recipe and I hope you'll find them useful.Azita Mehranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133913930130298761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986297911698447298.post-12780834681002001312014-01-16T13:25:41.449-05:002014-01-16T13:25:41.449-05:00thanks for the recipe! i don't know where to g...thanks for the recipe! i don't know where to get dried limes- are there any substitutes or do i need to go hunting for them? also, when i made this (without the limes) it didn't come out nearly as red as yours, more of a sandy brown color. i strained the liquid out and boiled it down to a thicker consistency which helped a little but not too muchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com