COOKING WITH NAN: TAJIK PLOV

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more cost-effective.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is more affordable.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots provide similar sweetness with added nutrients.

In a pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until translucent.

Add grated carrots to the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced beef and/or chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Add salt and cumin seeds, stirring well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then add rice and chickpeas.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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