Persian Lamb-Vegetable Khoreshe

==Description==
Category:Persian Recipes
A Khoreshe is a type of thickened sauce, usually containing meat and vegetables, that is served over rice. This is one of my favorite Persian dishes, one I used to make for my friend Said. It is Persian homestyle cooking at its best! 
===Ingredients===
* 1 large Eggplant 
* olive oil 
* 2 large onions, sliced 
* 2 lbs boneless Lamb, cut into 1 inch cubes 
* 3 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped 
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
* fresh ground pepper 
===Directions===
* Slice the unpeeled Eggplant and sprinkle with salt; place in a colander to drain for 25-30 minutes. 
* Pat Eggplant dry and set aside. 
* Heat 2 tbsp. 
* olive oil in large saute pan; saute egplant until tender. 
* Add a little oil as needed to prevent sticking. 
* In large kettle, heat 2 tbsp. 
* olive oil; add onions and saute until tender. 
* Add Lamb cubes, browning on all sides. 
* Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, then add Eggplant, tomatoes, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. 
* Season to taste with salt and pepper; add 1/2 cup water. 
* Simmer for 1 hour, or until meat is tender. 
* Serve over chelo, or steamed basmati rice. 
* lemon wedges also make a good condiment. 
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==See also==
Category: Persian Meat Dishes 
Category:Meat Dishes Category:Recipes
category:Lemon Recipes
Category:nutmeg Recipes
category:lemon juice Recipes
category:basmati rice Recipes
category:lemon juice Recipes
category:olive oil Recipes
category:browning Recipes
category:cinnamon Recipes
category:Eggplant Recipes
category:tomato Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:meat Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:rice Recipes
category:Lamb Recipes
category:oil Recipes