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
- Chicken pieces1.2 kg
- Onions3
- Tomatoes4
- Eggs4
- Butter60 g
- Turmeric1/2 tsp
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.
- GarnishBrown the chicken, add onions and tomatoes and cook 40 minutes; make hollows and crack in the eggs, cover and cook 5 minutes.
- ServeServe the rice on a platter with the crisp gazmag and the garnish (gara) on the side.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 872 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 83.7 g |
| Fat | 42.7 g |
| Fibre | 3.4 g |
| Sugar | 5.6 g |
| Sodium | 2102 mg |
| Saturated fat | 20.4 g |
| Serving size | about 450 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat / gluten. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Chigirtma Plov take to make?
About 2 h 50 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 1 h 35 min of cooking, plus 1 h resting.
How many calories are in Chigirtma Plov?
About 872 kcal per serving, with 36 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 450 g each.
Which allergens does Chigirtma Plov contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat / gluten. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Chigirtma Plov from?
Chigirtma Plov is a main course from Azerbaijan. Plov served with chicken, onion and tomato, finished with eggs.