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
- Dried apricots100 g
- Raisins80 g
- Chestnuts, peeled150 g
- Onions, sliced2
- Butter (garnish)60 g
- Cinnamon1/2 tsp
- Prunes80 g
- Dates60 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 onions in butter, add the chestnuts, apricots and raisins with a splash of water and cook 15 minutes; add cinnamon.
- ServeServe the rice on a platter with the crisp gazmag and the garnish (gara) on the side.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 766 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 126.3 g |
| Fat | 25.8 g |
| Fibre | 6.7 g |
| Sugar | 33.2 g |
| Sodium | 1213 mg |
| Saturated fat | 15.6 g |
| Serving size | about 260 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts.
Quick answers
How long does Meyvəli Plov take to make?
About 2 h 25 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 1 h 5 min of cooking, plus 1 h resting.
How many calories are in Meyvəli Plov?
About 766 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 260 g each.
Which allergens does Meyvəli Plov contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Meyvəli Plov from?
Meyvəli Plov is a main course from Azerbaijan. Fruit plov with apricots, raisins, prunes and dates.