ZARDALU POLO - PERSIAN LAMB AND APRICOT PILAF

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Make and share this Zardalu Polo - Persian Lamb and Apricot Pilaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb lean lamb fillets, cubed
salt, pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 tablespoons seedless raisins, preferably golden
4 ounces fresh apricots or 4 ounces dried apricots, halved
2 cups long-grain rice, washed in 3 changes of water

Steps:

  • Heat butter in heavy pan and fry onion until golden.
  • Add meat and brown on all sides.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon.
  • Mix in raisins and apricots.
  • Add water (about 3/4 cup) to cover.
  • Cover and simmer over very low heat 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until meat is very tender.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent scorching, adding water if necessary.
  • Texture should be thick but pourable.
  • Boil 4 cups water, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and rice.
  • Bring to boil again and boil 2 minutes, then reduce heat, cover pan and cook over low heat 10 to 15 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Fluff with fork.
  • Arrange rice and stew in alternate layers in heavy saucepan, beginning and ending with layers of rice.
  • Set over very low heat, stretch clean cloth over pot and place cover over cloth.
  • Steam 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Refiloe agnes
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was cooked perfectly and the lamb was so tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Josh Cook
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Eliza Keller
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the lamb and the apricots. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Pete Gonder
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The lamb was so tender and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


KIM K MUSIC UGANDA - OFFICIAL
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was cooked perfectly and the lamb was so tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Enoch Vanity
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


karim pro
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the lamb and the apricots. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nonkosi Ngcephe
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The lamb was so tender and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


jm Jamir
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was cooked perfectly and the lamb was so tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


NAHIOPIA Yab
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This was a great recipe! The lamb was so tender and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


brandon michaels
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the lamb and the apricots. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


fares yassen
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This was a great recipe! I followed the instructions exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The lamb was so tender and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Advanced Mulla
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The rice was cooked perfectly and the lamb was so tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bikash Yadav
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The lamb was so tender and flavorful, and the apricots added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.