Khoresht Karafs (Celery Stew with Rice) - Kidney Kitchen

Ingredients

• 2 medium (220g) onions, thinly sliced
• 1 pound lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
• ½ tablespoon turmeric, ground
• 2 cups water
• 4 cups (404g) celery, chopped into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• ½ cup mint, chopped
• ½ cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
• 1 teaspoon saffron
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cups basmati rice, white, long grain
• Salt (optional)