Woman is cooking TRADITIONAL Pilaf and chebureks in village. Crimean Tatar dishes with lamb

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat while pork is often more affordable.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber, while medium-grain rice is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola oil is often less costly.

Use a knife to cut a leg of lamb into pieces.

Heat oil in a pot.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Add grated carrots and cook until softened.

Add ground lamb to the pot.

Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.

Pour in water and bring to a simmer.

Rinse rice until the water runs clear.

Add rice to the pot and stir.

Cover and cook until the rice is tender.

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