Ghormeh Sabzi : Black-eyed Peas and Herb Stew with Meat - edible Southeastern Massachusetts

Ingredients

• 1 cup (6½ ounces) dried black-eyed peas, soaked 3 to 8 hours in 3 cups water
• 4 bunches parsley, washed, dried, and minced
• 3 bunches cilantro, washed, dried, and minced
• 2 bunches chives, washed, dried, and minced
• ½ cup neutral oil, divided
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1½ pounds beef or lamb stew meat, cubed
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
• 4 or 5 dried limes