Rustic Azerbaijani Village Life | Cooking & Simple Living with Grandma

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be more cost-effective.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits provide similar sweetness with fewer calories.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and often less expensive.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for at least 30 minutes.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Stir in grated carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add garlic, spices, and salt; mix well and cook for 2 minutes.

Drain soaked rice and layer it over the meat mixture in the pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.

Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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