Bukhari

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the onions and carrots, ensuring the carrots are slightly chunky.
  2. 2Sauté the carrots in a touch of oil until they wilt, then add the raisins.
  3. 3Stir until the raisins puff up slightly, then remove them from the pot.
  4. 4Sauté the onions in the same pot.
  5. 5Add the lamb along with the aromatics, seasonings, tomato puree, and blended tomatoes.
  6. 6Cook for about 5 minutes till the ingredients are combined.
  7. 7Add water to the pot and let the lamb cook until super tender (about 1 1/2 hours).
  8. 8Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes.
  9. 9Once the lamb is tender, remove it from the pot.
  10. 10Add the rice to the pot, ensuring the stock level is about a centimeter above the rice.
  11. 11Let it boil uncovered for 5 minutes until you see the rice grains soaking the stock.
  12. 12Place the carrots and raisins on top.
  13. 13Cover and let it steam on the lowest heat possible for 20 minutes.
  14. 14Remove the carrots and raisins for garnish.
  15. 15Flip the pot on the serving plate and garnish with the carrots and raisins.
  16. 16Top it with the meat and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 2 onions
  • 4 carrots
  • 1 kg chunky lamb pieces
  • 2 cups Canary Basmati rice
  • 1 cup brown raisins
  • 0.5 cups blonde raisins
  • touch oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 4 cardamom pods
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 2 tbsps toasted cumin seeds
  • 6 cups water

Tips

  • Carrots should be a tiny bit chunky.
  • Soak the rice for 30 minutes.
  • The stock level should be about a finger tip above the rice.