Pilau Rice ( with lamb)
Simple and very delicious with lots of flavors,
Serves 4-6
For the broth
2 pounds beef/lamb or mutton
1 Tbls Cumin seeds
2 Cinnamon stick
3 cloves
1 tspn whole cardamons
1-2 bay leaf
1/2 tspn peppercorns
Fresh garlic and ginger root
Use a cheese cloth and wrap and tie all the dry whole spices and make a "Bouquet Garni" and immerse it into the a large pot of water with your choice of meat. Mash the garlic and ginger and add. Cover and slow cook for an hour or so ( or until the meat is tender) you can use pressure cooker if you wish.
For the rice:
3 Tbls vegetable oil
2/3 large potatoes (optional) peeled and cut into half or quarters
1/2 onion diced
1 Tbls cumin seeds
1 Tbl pilau seasoning ( Masala) * check out the video on how to prepare this.
1 Tbls fresh ginger/garlic paste.
2 cups long grain
3 cups broth
Cooked meat
Salt to taste
* Wash and soak the rice for atleast 20 mins before cooking
Method:
In a large sauce pan , heat the oil and add the the potatoes and brown them
Remove the potatoes from the heat
Add onions and sautee till translucent, add cumin seeds stir for few minutes
Add Pilau seasoning and sautee, add the meat , stir and mix to combine
Add the ginger/garlic paste combine well and sautee for few minutes (do not burn)
Add the broth and potatoes and bring to a boil
Add the rice, bring to a boil. Let it boil for about 2 mins
Reduce the heat , cover and simmer for about 15-20 mins or until all the liquid is absorbed.
Reduce to lowest heat and cover tight for 15-20 mins ( or place in the oven at 350F for 20 mins)
Serve with kachumbari, raita , salsa etc.
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