3 persian beef and split pea stew Recipes

onions, chopped (about 4 cups), vegetable oil, boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, crumbled saffron threads, turmeric, water, crushed tomatoes, dried yellow split peas , picked over and rinsed, tomato paste (preferably turkish ), dried omani lemons (optional), pierced in several places with a small sharp knife, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, fresh key lime or lemon juice, accompaniments: cooked basmati rice ; radishes; fresh mint and basil leaves

onions, chopped (about 4 cups), vegetable oil, boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4-inch cubes, crumbled saffron threads, turmeric, water, crushed tomatoes, dried yellow split peas , picked over and rinsed, tomato paste (preferably turkish ), dried omani lemons (optional), pierced in several places with a small sharp knife, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, fresh key lime or lemon juice, accompaniments: cooked basmati rice ; radishes; fresh mint and basil leaves