Description
This is the best plov recipe ever, a traditional rice dish with meat and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1.5 pounds lamb, cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 4 cloves garlic, whole
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add lamb and brown on all sides.
- Add onions and cook until translucent.
- Stir in carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add rice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Pour in water and add whole garlic cloves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until rice is cooked.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality meat for better flavor.
- Let the dish rest covered for 10 minutes before serving.
- Pair with a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Uzbek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: plov, rice dish, lamb, traditional recipe