Бонуи хаматарафа (угро) tajik-afghan Persian food(ugro)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots provide similar flavor with less sugar.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Add soaked rice, chickpeas, bay leaves, and dried apricots; stir gently.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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