Gheimeh, Qeymeh (Persian: قیمه‎‎) is a Persian and Mesopotamian stew (khoresh) consisting of meat, tomatoes, split peas, onion and dried lime. This stew is garnished with aubergine and/or French fries and usually served with rice.Iraqi Qeema is made with finely diced meat and crushed split peas, and is traditionally prepared on a large communal scale at the annual Āshūrā commemorations. The name qeema is an ancient Akkadian word meaning 'finely chopped'.