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Beef and Rice Pilaf

Rice pilaf (plov, pilau) is a super tasty dish that is predominantly rice with some added meat.
Rice Pilaf
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Eastern Europe, Indian, Russian
Keyword: beef, pilaf, pilau, plov, Rice
Servings: 6 People

Equipment

  • Large pot - preferably cast iron
  • Large frying pan

Ingredients

  • 1 each onion chopped
  • 500 gr Stewing Beef ( 1.1 pound)
  • 3 lrg Carrots grated
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp Turmeric (Borrie)
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Tomato Paste
  • ½ tsp Cumin powder
  • 3 pods Cardamom (Elachi)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 to taste Ground Nutmeg
  • 2 cups Rice
  • 1 to Taste Chili

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Instructions

  • Add a little oil to frying pan and add chopped onions (med heat)
  • Add grated carrots, chili as required, and tomato paste - fry till onions are translucent.
  • Heat pot with a little oil - add cubed beef and brown the beef cubes
  • Add the salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and cardamom
  • Add the fried onion and carrots on top of the beef cubes
  • Spread the uncooked rice on top of the carrots and onion
  • Add a little more salt, Paprika for color, and add the nutmeg
  • Add water to cover the rice
  • Add garlic cloves
  • Place lid on the pot and let it simmer for 2 hours.
    After 2 hours the water should be evaporated but the rice should still be moist.
  • Bon Appetit

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This delicious dish is usually served as a main course with optional salads on the side.