In the desert cities of Iran, due to the salinity of the water, Ash or Abgoosht Ghonabid or Kalam Qomri holds a special place. Kalam Sang or Kalam Qomri or Ghonabid has beneficial properties for the kidneys and prevents the formation of kidney stones. Keep in mind that water is very scarce in the desert, and due to the presence of various salts, the possibility of developing kidney stones is very high. For this reason, the people of the desert consume Ghoonbid in various forms, with Ash Ghonabid being very common. Ash Ghonabid or Ghoonbiyeh is very popular in Qom and is seen on the menus of the best restaurants in Qom. Experiencing the taste of this Ash among the famous Iranian Ashes like Ash Reshteh or Ash Jo is a unique and delightful experience. The aroma and flavor of this Ash are truly exceptional, and more importantly, it has many benefits for the body, especially for the kidneys.
 
Recipe for Ash Ghoonbiyeh for Six People:
 
Ingredients:
- Lamb meat: 250 grams
- Kalam Qomri: 500 grams
- Rice: 1.5 cups
- Meat broth: half a cup
- Oil: half a cup
 - Onion: one piece
- Salt, pepper, and turmeric: to taste.
 
Cooking Steps:
1. Wash the Kalam Qomri well and cut it into medium-sized cubes.
2. In a suitable pot, pour some oil and place it over low heat. When the oil is hot, sauté the Kalam in the oil.
3. Wash the onion and chop it finely. Sauté the chopped onion with some salt, pepper, and turmeric along with the Kalam until golden.
4. Cut the meat into small pieces and add it along with the rice and meat broth to the pot containing the onion and Kalam.
5. Add some water to the pot and reduce the heat so that the Ash cooks slowly and thickens. Don’t forget to stir the Ash occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.
6. When the meat is fully cooked, the Ash is ready. You can serve it in a suitable dish and garnish it with some fried onions, fried garlic, and fried mint, then enjoy.
 
Kalam Qomri is one of the lesser-known vegetables, but it has very high nutritional value. This vegetable is rich in fiber, various vitamins, and folic acid, and it’s good to incorporate it into your diet by preparing dishes like Ash Ghonabid . Kalam Qomri is also known as Kalam Neg and Dasheh Kalam. Eating this Ash is very beneficial and can be very good for health. Some benefits of Kalam Qomri include:
 
- Helping to lose weight
 - Strengthening vision
- Preventing constipation
- Aiding digestive function
- Proper and optimal functioning of the kidneys
- Strengthening the immune and defensive system of the body
- Reducing the risk of neurological diseases and MS
- Helping to control blood sugar and blood pressure
- Anticancer properties due to its high antioxidant content
- Improving iron absorption
- Preventing blood vessel blockage
- And dozens of other nutritional benefits.
 Sanapersian hopes to meet you soon in Qom. The Sana Persian team is ready to prepare your trip to this city. Looking forward to seeing you!