UNIQUE RECIPE SHAH PILAF IN VILLAGE! NATIONAL AZERBAIJANI CUISINE! NO TALK

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits provide similar sweetness with fewer calories.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers color and health benefits at a lower cost.

broth

🥗Healthier: water + herbs

💰Cheaper: vegetable stock

Herbs enhance flavor without added calories.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes to soften.

Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in chopped chestnuts and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add grated orange zest, raisins, and dried apricots, mixing well.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pour in broth (or water) and bring to a boil.

Add soaked rice, spreading it evenly over the meat mixture.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes covered.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve with lavash.

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