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Ghormeh Sabzi — Persian Herb Stew
Iran's most beloved dish — a deeply fragrant stew of slow-cooked lamb, seven fresh herbs, dried limes and kidney beans that's been eaten for over 2,000 years.
⏱ 210 min🔥 440 kcalHard
★4.9(2,180)
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Persian Lamb Recipes
21 recipes using lamb — Ghormeh sabzi, kebabs, rice — Iran's 2,500-year culinary tradition.
These 21 persian lamb recipes are ready in about 143 minutes on average, with 200–620 kcal per serving, and 10% are rated easy enough for a weeknight. Every recipe includes exact ingredient quantities, step-by-step instructions and full nutrition per serving.
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143 min
average time
460 kcal
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10%
easy recipes
How Persian cuisine cooks with lamb
Persian cooking is elegant and aromatic — jewelled rices, herb-packed stews and a signature balance of sour, sweet and floral notes. When Persian cooks work with lamb, they reach for saffron, dried lime, turmeric, mint, barberries and rosewater, and the techniques that come up most across these recipes are simmering, boiling, frying and braising.
A tender, distinctively rich red meat at home in fragrant, spice-forward and slow-cooked dishes. In this collection it's most often cooked with turmeric, onion, tomato paste, cinnamon, ground turmeric and dried limes. The dishes here span persian classics ready in as little as 37 minutes to slower, more involved cooking that rewards a relaxed afternoon.
Reader favourite: Ghormeh Sabzi — Persian Herb Stew is the highest-rated dish in this collection at 4.9★ from 2,180 ratings.
21 Persian Lamb Recipes
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Abgoosht / Dizi (Persian Lamb & Chickpea Stew)
Slow-cooked Persian lamb, chickpea and white bean stew served as a broth and a mashed goosht.
⏱ 205 min🔥 520 kcalMedium
★4.7(1,762)
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Persian Ghormeh Sabzi — Herb Stew
Iran's most beloved stew: a deeply fragrant tangle of slow-cooked herbs, tender lamb, dried limes and kidney beans with a complex, haunting depth.
⏱ 210 min🔥 420 kcalHard
★4.8(890)
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Ghormeh Sabzi
Iran's most beloved dish — a richly aromatic stew of slow-cooked lamb with mountains of fresh herbs, dried limes and kidney beans, served over fragrant saffron rice.
⏱ 180 min🔥 520 kcalMedium
★4.9(1,287)
soup
Abgoosht
Persian lamb and chickpea broth pounded into a hearty dip — Iran's ancient peasant stew.
⏱ 200 min🔥 480 kcalMedium
★4.8(1,560)
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Khoresh Bademjan
Persian lamb and eggplant stew with saffron and tomatoes — a rich, silky classic.
⏱ 120 min🔥 420 kcalMedium
★4.8(1,340)
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Koofteh Tabrizi
Giant Persian meatballs stuffed with eggs and prunes — a spectacular Tabriz specialty.
⏱ 120 min🔥 580 kcalHard
★4.9(1,120)
starter
Dolmeh Barg
Persian stuffed grape leaves with sweet-sour herb and rice filling — a labor of love.
⏱ 150 min🔥 200 kcalHard
★4.8(1,120)
breakfast
Haleem
Persian slow-cooked wheat and lamb porridge — velvety, warming, and deeply nutritious.
⏱ 320 min🔥 380 kcalHard
★4.8(1,450)
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Loobia Polo
Persian green bean rice with spiced lamb — a beloved family dish.
⏱ 85 min🔥 480 kcalMedium
★4.8(1,890)
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Ash-e Jo
Persian barley soup with lamb, vegetables, and herbs — warming winter medicine.
⏱ 110 min🔥 340 kcalEasy
★4.8(1,230)
soup
Dizi
Persian lamb and chickpea stew in individual pots — rustic and soul-warming.
⏱ 140 min🔥 480 kcalMedium
★4.8(1,560)
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Khoresht-e Bademjan (Persian Lamb and Eggplant Stew)
Iran's beloved tomato-eggplant stew — slow-braised lamb shoulder with fried eggplant, dried limes and saffron in a tart, savory sauce.
⏱ 120 min🔥 540 kcalMedium
★4.9(780)
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Kebab Koobideh (Persian Ground Lamb and Beef Skewers)
Kebab koobideh are Iran's most iconic grilled skewers: seasoned ground lamb and beef blended with grated onion and turmeric, moulded onto flat swords and grilled until charred and juicy.
⏱ 45 min🔥 580 kcalMedium
★4.9(1,630)
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Isfahan Walnut Eggplant Skillet Dinner
Isfahan Walnut Eggplant Skillet Dinner brings persian flavor into a practical home recipe with lamb mince, saffron, dried limes, herbs and walnuts, and a finish of dill.
⏱ 37 min🔥 390 kcalEasy
★4.4(4,104)
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Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb and Kidney Bean Stew)
Slow-braised lamb in a deep green herb sauce with kidney beans and dried lime, widely considered Iran's national dish.
⏱ 150 min🔥 460 kcalMedium
★4.7(41)
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Kabab Koobideh (Persian Grilled Ground Meat Skewers)
Long, flattened skewers of seasoned ground beef and lamb, grilled until charred, Iran's most iconic kabab served with saffron rice.
⏱ 45 min🔥 520 kcalMedium
★4.6(35)
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Baghali Polo (Persian Rice with Fava Beans and Dill)
Fluffy Persian rice studded with fava beans and fresh dill, traditionally served with braised lamb shank for a festive dinner.
⏱ 65 min🔥 620 kcalMedium
★4.5(28)
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Koofteh Tabrizi (Persian Giant Stuffed Meatballs)
Large Persian meatballs from Tabriz stuffed with dried fruit, egg, and walnuts, simmered in a rich tomato-saffron broth.
⏱ 105 min🔥 480 kcalHard
★4.7(26)
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Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
A deep green Persian stew of sauteed herbs, kidney beans, and lamb, simmered for hours with dried limes until richly aromatic.
⏱ 180 min🔥 420 kcalHard
★4.5(82)
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Halim (Persian Wheat and Meat Porridge)
A creamy, slow-cooked Persian porridge of shredded meat and cracked wheat, finished with cinnamon and sugar, a warming winter breakfast.
⏱ 200 min🔥 380 kcalHard
★4.5(23)
Choosing & preparing lamb
How to choose
Look for firm, pink-red meat with white (not yellow) fat. Quick cuts: chops and rack; slow cuts: shoulder, shank and leg for braising and roasting.
Prep & storage
Lamb loves bold seasoning — garlic, rosemary, cumin and mint cut through its richness. Trim excess fat, and rest after cooking as you would beef.
When is it done?
Best served pink at 55–60°C / 130–140°F for chops and racks; tougher cuts go low and slow until meltingly tender.
Nutrition
Rich in complete protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, with more flavour-carrying fat than lean beef.
Classic flavour partners: rosemary, garlic, mint, cumin, yoghurt, lemon
Persian Lamb Recipes — FAQ
How long do Persian lamb recipes take to make?
Most of these 21 Persian lamb recipes are ready in around 143 minutes from start to finish. The quickest, Isfahan Walnut Eggplant Skillet Dinner, takes about 37 minutes, while the slower-cooked dishes run up to 320 minutes.
How many calories are in Persian lamb dishes?
Across this collection they range from about 200 to 620 kcal per serving, averaging 460 kcal — Dolmeh Barg is the lightest option at 200 kcal.
What is the easiest Persian lamb recipe for beginners?
Ash-e Jo is a great place to start — it's rated easy and comes together in about 110 minutes. 10% of the recipes here are beginner-friendly.
What goes well with lamb in Persian cooking?
In these recipes, lamb is most often paired with turmeric, onion, tomato paste, cinnamon, ground turmeric and dried limes. Persian kitchens also lean on saffron, dried lime, turmeric, mint, barberries and rosewater.
How do I know when lamb is properly cooked?
Best served pink at 55–60°C / 130–140°F for chops and racks; tougher cuts go low and slow until meltingly tender.
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