A traditional and hearty Uzbek dish featuring tender lamb, flavorful rice, and a blend of aromatic spices.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 500 grams lamb
- 1 onion
- 300 grams rice
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 700 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the lamb chunks and cook until browned on all sides.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and grated carrots to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
Step 4
Stir in the cumin seeds, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
Step 5
Add the rice and garlic cloves to the pot, stirring to combine with the lamb and vegetables.
Step 6
Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the water is absorbed.
Step 8
Let the pilaf stand for 10 minutes before serving.