One-pot Iranian Vegetable Stew With Dried Limes
  1. Preheat the oven to 200ºC/180ºC Fan/Gas Mark 6.

  2. Place a large casserole on a medium heat and sauté the butter, onion, turmeric and cumin for 10 minutes.

  3. Add the tomato purée and cook, stirring, for another 2 minutes.

  4. Bundle the herbs together and use some string to tie them into a bunch.

  5. Add these to the dish along with the potatoes, squash, limes, chilli, 1½ teaspoons of salt and 1 litre of water and bring to the boil.

  6. Reduce the heat and boil gently for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are semi-cooked.

  7. Stir through the tomatoes, spinach and barberries, crushing the limes gently to release some of the juice inside, and transfer everything to a large roasting tray.

  8. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened a little and the vegetables are soft.

  9. Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving with a dollop of yoghurt on the side, if you choose.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥘Stew

CuisineIranian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 1h

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