AMAZING BREAKFAST! Uzbek Street Food: KALLA POCHCHA, NORIN, KHASIP and KEBAB. Gluttony Row

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits offer a lighter option while raisins are cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: beans

Lentils are nutritious and beans are more economical.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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 8-10 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and garlic, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, black pepper, and salt, stirring well to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and vegetables, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Add soaked rice on top of the meat mixture without stirring.

Pour in additional water until it covers the rice by about an inch.

Add bay leaves and dried fruits on top of the rice.

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

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

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