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                               Uzbek Palov

Recipe By     : Chef Yuri Nurbandisha
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Meats

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Lamb boneless -- cubed 1"
   3                    Carrots -- julienned
   2                    Onions -- cut to strips
                        - 1/4" wide and 2" long
     1/4   c            Peanut oil
   6       c            Water -- cold
   3       c            Rice -- uncooked
   1       ts           Black pepper -- fresh ground
   1       tb           Salt
   1       cl           Garlic -- minced
     1/4   c            Raisins
     1/4   c            Chickpeas

  Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over high heat. Drop in the lamb
  cubes and fry them for 6 to 7 minutes. Be sure to turn them
  constantly. Drain them and remove to a large casserole dish, 4 qt
  is a good size. In the oil left in the pan add the onions, garlic,
  carrots, raisins, chickpeas, salt, & pepper. Cook until browned
  then add the rice. Reduce the heat to Low and stir for 3 minutes.
  Pour this mixture into the casserole and toss lightly. Add the
  water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low,
  cover, & simmer for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit
  for 10 minutes. serve at once.

  Recipe FROM: Karavan Restraunt, Medeo, Kazakhstan
 

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