Abgoosht (آبگوشت)

Abgoosht is a beloved Persian working-class stew—humble, nourishing, and deeply comforting. Lamb shank simmers for hours with chickpeas, kidney beans, tomatoes, and potatoes in a fragrant broth kissed with turmeric and cumin. The finished dish is traditionally served in two parts: the aromatic broth as a first course, and the tender meat and vegetables alongside crushed walnuts and tangy dried lime, to be enjoyed with warm flatbread. It's the kind of dish that tastes like home across Iran.