Iraqi Qeema Stew Of Chickpeas And Diced Meat Recipes

Qeema in the Iraqi culinary lingo is a traditional stew of finely diced meat (and hence the name qeema, which, etymologically is an ancient Akkadian word, which means 'chopped into small pieces) with split chick peas and a dried variety of small sour plums, called aloocha in middle and southern Iraq. Margat qeema is traditionally associated with the holy month of Muharram (the first in the Islamic lunar calendar year). On 'ashour -- the tenth day of this month -- this stew along with rice, hareesa (wheat porridge), and zarda w'haleeb (yellow and white rice pudding) are distributed to neighbors and passers-by in commemoration of the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of the prophet Mohammed, and religious leader at the time. When he went to Kufa to press his claim to the caliphate, he was killed in battle on the plains of Karbala on the tenth day of Muharram. In consistency, this stew is rather dense. For an authentic flavor, instead of lime juice use 1 teaspoon crushed dried lime, seeds removed (also known as laymoun Omani), available at Middle Eastern stores. Iraqis call it noomi Basra.

Provided by Chef Nawal

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488, Fat 31.8, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 1043.5, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 17.5, Protein 21.2

Make and share this Iraqi Style Qeema (Timman Ou Qeema) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef2six

Categories     Meat

Time 1h9m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

• Ingredients

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 2702.2, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 5.4, Protein 28.2