Khoresh Karafs
Khoresh Karafs is one of the most delicious and authentic Iranian foods, which is used as a very delicious and fragrant food at parties.
Ingredients
- Lamb
- Celery
- Parsley
- Mint
- Onion
- Sufficient verjuice or lemon juice
- Sufficient salt and black pepper
- Turmeric and oil
Instructions
The first stage
To prepare a simple and delicious Khoresh Karafs, first, chop the onion finely, then put it in a suitable pot. Next, put the pot on heat and roast the onion without adding oil until the water evaporates.
The second stage
After the extra water from the onion has evaporated, we add some oil and fry the onion well until it becomes light and glassy. Next, add some black pepper and turmeric and fry for another two minutes along with the onion.
The third stage
Meanwhile, we wash the meat, then cut it into small pieces. Note that if we use mutton to prepare this khoresh, we must cut the pieces of meat larger, because the mutton will shrink after cooking.
The fourth stage
At this stage, we add the chopped meat to the pot and fry for a few minutes until the color of the meat changes and it is slightly fried. It is not common to add tomato paste to this khoresh, but if we want, we can add 1 spoon of tomato paste.
The fifth stage
The important thing about tomato paste is that if it is not fried well, it will have a negative effect on the taste and aroma of the food. For this reason, we fry the tomato paste well until it is completely fried and has a nice color.
The sixth stage
Now add 2 glasses of water and wait until the water starts to boil.
The seventh stage
At this stage, we put the lid on the pot and let the meat cook. Meanwhile, finely chop the celery leaves along with mint and parsley, then put a suitable pan on the heat and add a little liquid oil.
The eighth stage
Now add the chopped vegetables to the pan and fry well until they are fried. The amount of frying vegetables in the khoresh is a matter of taste, if we want our khoresh to have a darker color, we should fry the vegetables for a longer time.
The ninth stage
After we fry the vegetables, we take them out of the pan, then add a little oil to the pan. Next, we remove the celery stalk, then chop the celery stalk into one to two pieces.
The tenth stage
At this stage, add the celery stalks to the pan and fry well until they are fried, then remove from the pan and set aside. After 1 hour of meat cooking, we add mint, parsley and celery leaves to the pot.
The eleventh stage
Now let the khoresh cook again for another 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, we add the celery stalks and let the khoresh stay on low heat for another 30 to 45 minutes.
The twelfth stage
In the last 10 minutes of cooking, we add some salt along with lemon juice or verjuice to the khoresh. In the end, after the khoresh water is reduced, put it in a suitable container, then serve it with rice.
The benefits of celery
Among the many benefits of celery, it is possible to treat all types of internal and skin diseases. The advantages of celery leaves and juice for fitness and beauty have been proven. Here is a list of the benefits and advantages of celery and celery juice for the treatment of various diseases and body health. Eating celery will save you from stomach aches, high blood pressure, bad breath, constipation, nervous disorders, urinary tract infection, arthritis and rheumatism.
Celery is a plant that grows all over the world. Celery contains a high amount of vitamin B6, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. Celery also contains beneficial substances such as vitamins A, K, potassium, manganese and dietary fiber. Celery is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. This plant can be kept for seven weeks at a temperature of 0 to 2 degrees Celsius; In this condition, the plant maintains its nutritional properties.
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Celery leaves contain a significant amount of vitamin A (beta-carotene), while celery stalks are a source of vitamins B6, B2, B1, vitamin C, as well as potassium, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, sodium and several types of amino acids. It is essential. The plant hormones present in the celery plant along with its essential oils not only give the celery a fragrant taste, but together with the other salts and vitamins, they turn the celery into a plant that can actually be a medicine for any pain.
Celery contains at least eight anti-cancer compounds and prevents the growth of cancerous tumors and can minimize the damage caused by free radicals. Celery is rich in vitamin C. This vitamin assists in boosting the immune system. Consumption of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin C can reduce the symptoms of a cold or reduce the severity of this disease. Celery is naturally a good laxative and is considered an effective herbal remedy for constipation. Therefore, people suffering from constipation are advised to eat celery more than anything.
Among the benefits of celery and celery juice, we can mention weight loss and slimming. If you are overweight, instead of following rigid diets, drink celery juice several times a day; In this way, your appetite for sweets and fatty and heavy foods will decrease and you will gradually reach your desired weight by consuming less food.