Pilaf With Minced Meat, Chestnuts And Chickpeas

Ingredients

• Long-grain rice 800 g
• Beef 1 kg
• Onions 4 pcs (0.5 kg)
• Chestnuts 250 g
• Dried chickpeas 150 g (1 cup)
• Butter 150 g
• Salt, black pepper, turmeric

Method

1. 1.First, soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
2. 2.Mince the beef. Fry the onions in 50 g of butter. As soon as they slightly change color, add the minced meat and stir.
3. 3.Once the meat changes color, add salt, black pepper, and 0.5 tsp of turmeric to taste.
4. 4.Next, add the soaked chickpeas and chestnuts. Cover with a lid and cook until the chestnuts are tender. Check the salt at the end.
5. 5.Wash the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Then drain the rice, add it to boiling water, and cook until half-done (about 8-10 minutes), then drain.
6. 6.Add 50 g of butter to the bottom of the pot, spread half of the rice over it, then add all the minced meat mixture with chestnuts and chickpeas, and cover with the second half of the rice.
7. 7.Sprinkle 0.5 tsp of turmeric on top, add 50 g of butter and half a cup of water (100 ml). Cover with a lid and let it steam for 40 minutes. Enjoy!