150+KG GIANT MEAT UZBEKI PULAO Cooking | Authentic Afghan 🇦🇫 & Uzbek 🇺🇿 Street Foods In Afghanistan

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: beans

Lentils are a great protein source, while beans are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

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

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

Mix in minced garlic, cumin, and black pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add rinsed rice, stirring to coat with the oil and spices for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in water, add salt, chickpeas, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper.

Serve warm, allowing guests to mix the meat and rice.

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