Dulaimiya The Famous City Anbar Iraqi Food Lamb and Rice

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat, and beef is often less expensive.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is high in protein, while long-grain rice is often more affordable.

tannour bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: white pita

Whole wheat pita offers more fiber, while white pita is usually cheaper.

pistachios

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a healthier nut option, and sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Cut lamb into large pieces with the bone.

Rinse and soak basmati rice for 20 minutes.

In a pot, combine water and salt; bring to a boil.

Add soaked rice and cook until tender.

Heat oil in a pot and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides.

Incorporate dry lemon, curry, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, all spice, whole coriander, whole black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Cover and cook until lamb is tender.

Serve lamb over rice, garnished with toasted or fried almonds, raisins, and vermicelli.

Cooking Techniques

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