Uzbek Pilaf

Ingredients

• Lamb 600 g (leg part)
• Carrots 400 g
• Onion 150 g (2 pcs)
• Long grain Basmati rice 350 g
• Corn oil 150 ml
• Garlic 2 heads
• Cumin 1 tsp
• Turmeric 1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper 1/2 tsp

Method

1. 1.Turn on the multicooker in frying mode and heat the oil.
2. 2.Slice the onions into half-rings and add them to the oil.
3. 3.Once the onions turn golden, add the meat and fry for a while.
4. 4.Add the carrots and cook until they are semi-soft.
5. 5.Add the spices and enough boiling water to cover the ingredients, then cook for 5-10 minutes.
6. 6.Spread the washed rice on top and place the garlic heads with their tops cut off.
7. 7.Add enough boiling water to cover the rice by one finger's width, close the multicooker lid, and cook in rice mode under pressure for 14 minutes.

Notes

• The beautiful color of Uzbek pilaf comes from browning the onions.
• Cumin is one of the main spices in Uzbek pilaf.