Ingredients

4 medium onions, chopped (about 4 cups)

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

4 cups water

1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 cup dried yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed

1/4 cup tomato paste (preferably Turkish)

2 dried Omani lemons (optional), pierced in several places with a small sharp knife

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

2 to 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime or lemon juice

• Accompaniments: cooked basmati rice; radishes; fresh mint and basil leaves

Description

Omani Lemons (also Called Persian Dried Limes) Give A Sour, Slightly Musty, And Very Authentic Taste To This Stew. They Intensify The Saffron, So...

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