Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Basmati rice500 g
- Salt2 tbsp
- Butter (for the rice)120 g
- Saffron, steeped in 3 tbsp hot water1 pinch
- Lavash or flatbread (gazmag base)1 sheet
- Lamb shoulder, cubed800 g
- Onions, sliced3
- Butter or ghee (garnish)80 g
- Turmeric1/2 tsp
- Dried apricots100 g
- Raisins80 g
- Chestnuts, peeled150 g
Method
- SoakRinse the rice until clear and soak in salted water 1 hour.
- ParboilBoil in plenty of salted water 6 to 7 minutes until just soft outside; drain.
- SteamButter a heavy pot, line with lavash (gazmag), layer in the rice, pour over melted butter and saffron water, wrap the lid in a towel and steam on very low heat 45 minutes.
- GarnishFry the lamb in butter until browned, add onions, turmeric and salt and cook covered 1 hour until tender. Warm the fruit and chestnuts in butter alongside.
- ServeServe the rice on a platter with the crisp gazmag and the garnish (gara) on the side.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 1068 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 32.0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 112.6 g |
| Fat | 54.9 g |
| Fibre | 5.4 g |
| Sugar | 22.8 g |
| Sodium | 1780 mg |
| Saturated fat | 29.5 g |
| Serving size | about 390 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Azerbaijani Plov take to make?
About 3 h 10 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 50 min of cooking, plus 1 h resting.
How many calories are in Azerbaijani Plov?
About 1068 kcal per serving, with 32 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 390 g each.
Which allergens does Azerbaijani Plov contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Azerbaijani Plov from?
Azerbaijani Plov is a main course from Azerbaijan. Buttery saffron rice steamed over a crisp lavash crust, served with lamb, chestnuts and dried fruit.