Lamb ribs with rice, delicious Persian food

lamb ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork ribs

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork ribs are generally less expensive.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a nutrient-dense alternative, while long-grain rice is more budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto seeds

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Add sliced lamb tail and lamb ribs to a pot.

Sauté onions until translucent.

Season with black pepper and turmeric.

Add one third of a glass of water and cook on very low heat.

After cooking the lamb, add salt.

Put half-cooked rice in a pan or pot.

Place the cooked lamb on the rice.

Pour the rest of the rice on the meat.

Add another one third of a glass of water.

Cook on high heat for 2 minutes, then reduce to low heat for 30 minutes.

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