Azerbaijani Traditional Cuisine Pertme & Plov Jam Pie on Charcoal Village Life

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than lamb.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots are lower in sugar, while raisins are often cheaper.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper offers a similar flavor profile.

Chop the lamb into pieces.

Add water to the lamb until it covers the meat.

Add one spoon of onions to the mixture.

Add two eggs to the mixture.

Add one teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture.

Add flour until the dough forms, using four cups of flour.

Prepare two pots, one large and one small for cooking the plov.

Clean the pot before use.

Cook the plov until it is ready.

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