How to cook PILAU || How to cook pilau with meat || Pilau rice recipe || PILAU {Swahili Goat Pilau}

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing coconut flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor and is often more accessible.

Marinate goat meat with spices and salt for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in marinated goat meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.

Add spices; stir well to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until goat meat is tender, about 1-1.5 hours, adding water if necessary.

Once meat is tender, add rinsed basmati rice and green chilies.

Stir gently, then add enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; cook until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

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