Aishu Laham (Meat and Rice - Soy-Free)
A flavorful meat and rice dish made using simple ingredients. This soy-free version ensures that this classic comfort food is accessible to everyone.
Ingredients
- about 680 g Lamb or Beef Cubes
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 1 large Onion
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 3 tablespoons Ghee (Clarified Butter)
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 4 Cardamom Pods
- 4 Cloves
- 4 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Wash the rice thoroughly and soak for 30 minutes.
- 2In a large pot, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- 3Add the lamb or beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- 4Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
- 5Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves.
- 6Pour in the water, add salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.
- 7Add the soaked rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- 8Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
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