Khoresht
The word Khoresht (Persian: خورشت) is the Tehrani dialect term for Khoresh Persian: خورش in other Iranian dialects, and is alternately spelled Khorisht. It is a gerund form and a derivative of the verb xordan (Persian: خوردن) "to eat".
It generally refers to different stews in Persian cuisine, and is typically served beside polo (a white rice dish). In Persian cuisines there are many different Khoreshts with many unique ingredients. Vegetarian Koreshts are not uncommon. Iranian stews use liberal amounts of saffron to give a distinctive and fragrant taste. The most popular Khoreshs are Khoresh Gheymeh, Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi and Khoresh Fesenjaan.
Varieties
- Khoresh Bademjan (Aubergine Stew) including aubergines, boned leg of lamb, onions, turmeric, tomato paste and medium tomatoes
- Khoresh Baamieh (Okra Tomato Stew): Stewing lamb or beef, okras, potatoes, onions, fresh Lime juice and Tomato paste
- Khoresh Baamieh Lapeh (Okra and Yello Split Pea Stew): lamb or beef, yellow split peas, okra, onions, fresh Lime juice, tomato paste and Advieh
- Khoresh Beh (Quince Stew):chunks of lamb are stewed with slices or cubes of tart quince, and yellow split peas; this dish is always served with rice[1].
- Khoresh Esfenaj-o Aloo (Prune and Spinach Stew)
- Khoresh Fesenjaan or Fesenjoon (Pomegranate Stew) including Chicken pieces or Beef meatballs, Ground walnuts, onions, Pomegranate juice, pomegranate paste, sugar
- Khoresh Ghaarch (Mushroom Stew)
- Khoresh Gheimeh (Split-pea Lamb Stew) including Stewing lamb or beef, Split-peas, onions, potatoes, tomato paste and dried limes
- Khoresh Ghormeh Sabzi (Fresh Herb and Lamb Stew) including Red kidney or black-eyed beans, Fresh fenugreek, tablespoons dried, parsley, coriander or parsley, spring onions or leeks, boned leg of lamb, onion and dried limes
- Khoresh Karafs (Celery Beef Stew) including lamb or beef, celery, onions, fresh lime juice, mint and parsley
- Khoresh Loobia-Sabz (French Bean Stew)
- Khoresh Reevaas (Rhubarb Stew)
Salt, pepper, and oil also are also used in these dishes.
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