Name: Authentic Qorma-e-Sabzi (Herat) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 5 lbs (700g) lamb shoulder or leg, cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped; 2 cups fresh cilantro (coriander leaves), stems removed; 1 cup fresh parsley, stems removed; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 2 cups water or lamb broth; 1 large potato, peeled and cut into chunks (optional); 1/2 cup yellow split peas (optional, for traditional Herat style)

Qorma-e-Sabzi (Herat) Afghanistan

A herb-heavy stew with lamb and spinach, distinct for its use of local greens.

Afghanistan stew

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