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Aash E Gandom Recipe

Experience the comforting warmth of Aash-e Gandom, a traditional Iranian (Persian) wheat and vegetable stew. This hearty and flavorful dish is packed with nutritious lentils, beans, and spinach, simmered to perfection with aromatic spices. A perfect vegetarian main course for a cozy night in!

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 237.8 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Aash E Gandom

  • 1 cup wheat berries
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and soaked
  • 1/2 cup black-eyed peas, rinsed and soaked
  • 1/4 cup lentils, rinsed and soaked
  • 1/4 cup split peas, rinsed and soaked
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil (2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for roux)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup kidney beans, rinsed and soaked
  • 16 cups water (8 cups for soaking, 8 cups for cooking), plus more if needed

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How to Make Aash E Gandom

  1. Rinse the peas, kidney beans, lentils, and wheat thoroughly. Soak them in 8 cups of water for at least 4-5 hours, or preferably overnight.
  2. While the grains soak, chop the onions. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened and lightly golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. Drain the soaked grains and add them to the pot with the onions. Add 8 cups of hot water, turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  4. After 1 hour, add the chopped spinach to the stew. Stir well to combine.
  5. Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the wheat is tender.
  6. In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of flour and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned (about 1-2 minutes). This creates a roux that will thicken the stew.
  7. Carefully stir the roux into the aash. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the stew to thicken slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Aash-e Gandom!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

1g

Carbs

15g

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Time To Make Cuisine Preparation Healthy Asian Middle Eastern Iranian Persian Easy Low Fat Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something 4 Hours Or Less