TIMMAN BIL JIZAR RECIPE || Iraqi Carrot Rice Recipe || Possibly the BEST Timman Jizar with Lamb!

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water + bouillon is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often cheaper.

cumin

🥗Healthier: ground coriander

💰Cheaper: caraway seeds

Ground coriander provides a similar flavor profile, and caraway is often less expensive.

cardamom

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Allspice can mimic cardamom's warmth, while cinnamon is more economical.

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a large pot.

Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.

Add 175g of lamb cut into very small pieces and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Optional: Add 1 medium finely chopped tomato and stir until soft.

Add 3 medium carrots cut into very small pieces and stir for about 2 minutes.

Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder and 2 cinnamon sticks, stirring well.

Cover and cook on medium to low flame for 6-7 minutes until carrots are soft and lamb is almost cooked.

Add 2 cups of washed and soaked basmati rice, gently stirring for 1-2 minutes.

Squeeze in fresh lemon juice.

Pour in 4.5 cups of hot water and bring to a boil.

Cover and cook on low flame until the liquid has almost absorbed, about 12 minutes.

Gently turn the rice, then cover with a paper towel or damp cloth and cook for another 8 minutes until fully absorbed.

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